Columbia State Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,564

10.2% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$7,378

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

5,115

51.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

30.8%

408 Graduates

About

Columbia State Community College is a higher education institution located in Maury County, TN. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Columbia State Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (541 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (84 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (38 degrees).

In 2023, 935 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Columbia State Community College. 60.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (768 degrees), 9.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (82 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Columbia State Community College is $4,564, which is $−3,689 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Columbia State Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 522 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Columbia State Community College is $4,564, which is $3,689 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,378.

In 2023, 57% of undergraduate students attending Columbia State Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,564

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Columbia State Community College was $4,564. The cost of tuition at Columbia State Community College is $−3,689 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Columbia State Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,378

2023 Value

10.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Columbia State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,378. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Columbia State Community College grew by 10.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Columbia State Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,170

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Columbia State Community College was of $10,170 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Columbia State Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at Columbia State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 31.3% with respect to 2022, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Columbia State Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Columbia State Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 522 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Columbia State Community College had a total enrollment of 5,115 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Columbia State Community College is 2,617 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,498. This means that 51.2% of students enrolled at Columbia State Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Columbia State Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.2% White, 9.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.51% Black or African American, 4.61% Two or More Races, 2.48% Asian, 0.274% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0391% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Columbia State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.2%), followed by White Male (30.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.44%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

51.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Columbia State Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,115 students. The full-time enrollment at Columbia State Community College is 2,617 and the part-time enrollment is 2,498. This means that 51.2% of students enrolled at Columbia State Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Columbia State Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Columbia State Community College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Columbia State Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Columbia State Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,793 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
481 enrolled students
Black or African American
333 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Columbia State Community College is 74.2% White, 9.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.51% Black or African American, 4.61% Two or More Races, 2.48% Asian, 0.274% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0391% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 113 students (2.21%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 191 more women than men received degrees from Columbia State Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Columbia State Community College is white (768 degrees awarded). There were 9.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (82 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Columbia State Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (541 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (84 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (38 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Columbia State Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (541 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (9 degrees), and Agriculture (16 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia State Community College are Registered nurses (1,468,056 people), Medical & health services managers (164,538 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,731 people), Other managers (152,870 people), and Pharmacists (136,652 people).

The most specialized majors at Columbia State Community College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (541 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (9 degrees), Agriculture (16 degrees), Engineering Technologies (25 degrees), and Health (234 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia State Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Columbia State Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (541 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (9 degrees), Agriculture (16 degrees), Engineering Technologies (25 degrees), and Health (234 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia State Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,567,472 people), Computer Systems Design (633,011 people), Elementary & secondary schools (391,074 people), Outpatient care centers (259,307 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (250,679 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Columbia State Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
541 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
84 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
38 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Columbia State Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 541 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Columbia State Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

372

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

563

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 372 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia State Community College, which is 0.661 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (563).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Columbia State Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 225 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia State Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.712 times less than the 316 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 316 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia State Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.4 times more than the 225 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 17% of students graduating from Columbia State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Columbia State Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.47% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
768 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
82 degrees awarded
Black or African American
52 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Columbia State Community College is white (768 degrees awarded). There were 9.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (82 degrees).

0.642% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
458 degrees awarded
White Male
310 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Columbia State Community College is white female (458 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (310 degrees).

Operations

Columbia State Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $13.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.91M (21%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Columbia State Community College had a total salary expenditure of 42.9M. Columbia State Community College employs 40 Associate professors, 36 Instructors and 25 Assistant professors. Most academics at Columbia State Community College are Female Instructor (25), Female Associate professor (24), and Female Assistant professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Columbia State Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 38 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 34 employees, and Service with 27 employees.

Endowment

$13.8M

2023 Endowment

10.2%

growth from 2022

Columbia State Community College has an endowment valued at about $13.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Columbia State Community College grew 10.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.03M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Columbia State Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.6M

2023 Salaries

3.38%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Columbia State Community College paid a median of $18.6M in salaries, which represents 43.3% of their overall expenditure ($42.9M) and a 3.38% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.11% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.77% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.02M

Instructional Salaries

118

Number of Employees

In 2023, Columbia State Community College paid a total of $7.02M to 118 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

40 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

38 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Columbia State Community College were Associate professor with 40 employees, Instructor with 36 employees, and Assistant professor with 25 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Columbia State Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 38 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 34 employees, and Service with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Columbia State Community College was Female Instructor with 25 employees, Female Associate professor with 24 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Columbia State Community College.

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