Columbia College
Columbia, Missouri · Private, nonprofit · 4,950 undergraduates
All 28 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Missouri high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 37 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $23,967 |
| $30k to $48k | $21,168 |
| $48k to $75k | $21,550 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,015 |
| $110k and up | $21,545 |
| All families (average) | $22,715 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $53,896 | +$19,087 | clears the bar | $17,447 | 0.9 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $61,958 | +$27,149 | clears the bar | $23,187 | 0.9 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $57,034 | +$22,225 | clears the bar | $21,494 | 1 yr |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | $87,915 | +$53,106 | clears the bar | $45,860 | 0.9 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $56,128 | +$21,319 | clears the bar | $23,575 | 1.1 yrs |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,785 | +$11,976 | clears the bar | $30,612 | 2.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,166 | +$14,357 | clears the bar | $24,361 | 1.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $64,997 | +$30,188 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 1 yr |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $62,392 | +$27,583 | clears the bar | $29,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $54,522 | +$19,713 | clears the bar | $23,258 | 1.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $60,561 | +$25,752 | clears the bar | $20,812 | 0.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $74,683 | +$39,874 | clears the bar | $25,247 | 0.6 yrs |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $74,816 | +$40,007 | clears the bar | $26,033 | 0.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $78,632 | +$43,823 | clears the bar | $33,110 | 0.8 yrs |
| Human Services, General | Associate's Degree | $39,817 | +$5,008 | clears the bar | $28,454 | 5.7 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 28 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 45% of students receive Pell grants · 42% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.