Columbia College
Vienna, Virginia · Private, for-profit · 151 undergraduates
Of 2 programs with reported earnings, 0 leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 14 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,042 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,246 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,163 |
| All families (average) | $10,171 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $22,878 | -$13,735 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| English Language and Literature, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $28,460 | -$8,153 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 80% 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.