Columbia College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Columbia College at a glance

• 1,343

  students enrolled

• 469

  degrees and certificates a year

• 37%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $18,408

  average net price a year

  Tuition $15,980

• $45,863

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $41,338

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Columbia College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Richland County, where the college is.

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• 347

  open professional jobs

• 45

  entry level

  4 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  15 jobs

• 4.5%

  unemployment in Richland County

  2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $61,699

  median household income

  Richland County

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, security & protective services, which lead to academic (5 open), programs (13 open), finance (33 open), sales (39 open), operations (54 open), marketing (12 open).

Hiring most: Scout Motors (43), Trane U.s. (17), Westinghouse Electric (16), The Nuclear Company (14), AgFirst Farm Credit Bank (8), Army National Guard Units (5), NexonIT (5), BlueCross BlueShield Of South Carolina (4).

What they hire for: Engineering (69), Operations (54), Sales (39), Finance (33), Human Resources (19), Data & Analytics (14). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Midlands Workforce Development Board.

• SC Works Center Columbia MidlandsColumbia · 803-737-5627 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Columbia College?

Columbia College enrolls about 1,343 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Columbia, South Carolina. It awards about 469 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Columbia College?

37% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Columbia College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $45,863 six years after entry and $41,338 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Columbia College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Columbia College awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Columbia College?

347 open professional jobs are listed in Richland County, 45 of them entry level and 4 saying no experience is needed. Scout Motors has the most openings.