Columbia State Community College
Columbia, Tennessee · Public · 3,897 undergraduates
All 9 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 14 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,083 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,125 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,995 |
| $75k to $110k | $5,706 |
| $110k and up | $6,252 |
| All families (average) | $4,734 |
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 | $40,271 | +$5,462 | clears the bar | $7,601 | 1.4 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,816 | +$20,007 | clears the bar | $5,375 | 0.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $78,499 | +$43,690 | clears the bar | $11,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $56,642 | +$21,833 | clears the bar | $9,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $41,027 | +$6,218 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $56,354 | +$21,545 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Education, General | Associate's Degree | $41,890 | +$7,081 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $37,930 | +$3,121 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $48,168 | +$13,359 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 30% 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.