Universities/IL/Columbia College Chicago

Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, IL ยท Private Nonprofit ยท 5,368 students

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$42k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
89%Acceptance Rate
52%Graduation Rate
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Is Columbia College Chicago worth it?
โœ… Excellent ROI
$196,352 total cost vs $577,386 estimated 10-year earnings
10
ROI Score / 10

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Your intended major
$26,309/yr starting โ†’ $65,596/yr at 5 years
Years to graduate4 yrs
3 yrs4 yrs (avg)6 yrs
Annual living expenses$15,000
$8k$15k (avg)$30k
Annual scholarship / grant$0
$0$34k

Your Total Investment

Tuition (4 yrs)$136,352
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$196,352

Estimated 10-Year Earnings

Years 1โ€“2 (starting salary)$52,618
Years 3โ€“10 (mid-career salary)$524,768
Total 10-yr Earnings$577,386

Key Numbers

$381,034
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
7.5 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
+9%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
10/10
ROI Score
Excellent
๐Ÿ“Š Data sources: Tuition from IPEDS. Earnings from U.S. College Scorecard (Dept. of Education). This calculator provides estimates only and should not be the sole basis for enrollment decisions.
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