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Columbia College

Columbia, SC · Private Nonprofit · 1,343 students

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$41k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
94%Acceptance Rate
37%Graduation Rate
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Is Columbia College worth it?
✅ Excellent ROI
$148,856 total cost vs $422,430 estimated 10-year earnings
10
ROI Score / 10

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Years to graduate4 yrs
3 yrs4 yrs (avg)6 yrs
Annual living expenses$15,000
$8k$15k (avg)$30k
Annual scholarship / grant$0
$0$30k

Your Total Investment

Tuition (4 yrs)$88,856
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$148,856

Estimated 10-Year Earnings

Years 1–2 (starting salary)$91,726
Years 3–10 (mid-career salary)$330,704
Total 10-yr Earnings$422,430

Key Numbers

$273,574
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
3.2 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
-20%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
10/10
ROI Score
Excellent
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