Columbia International University
Columbia, South Carolina · Private, nonprofit · 716 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical South Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 71 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $21,955 |
| $30k to $48k | $25,644 |
| $48k to $75k | $23,535 |
| $75k to $110k | $28,722 |
| $110k and up | $29,751 |
| All families (average) | $26,036 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $40,432 | +$5,623 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $38,117 | +$3,308 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 6.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $43,210 | +$8,401 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | First Professional Degree | $42,129 | +$7,320 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | First Professional Degree | $40,416 | +$5,607 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | First Professional Degree | $48,301 | +$13,492 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 47% 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.