Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Official websiteCost and results
Average net price per year$26,598After grants and scholarships
Graduation rate55%Share of students who finish
Typical debt$25,000Median federal loans at graduation
Admission rate90%Share of applicants admitted
College Scorecard, 2024 data. All figures are estimates.
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students who got federal aid, by family income.
| Family income per year | Average net price per year |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $20,924 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $21,423 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $25,590 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $31,677 |
| $110,001 or more | $36,436 |
College Scorecard, 2024 data. All figures are estimates.
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Open the net price calculatorMajors here that lead to CollegePul careers
Earnings are the median for graduates of each program, 1 and 4 years after graduating.
| Major | After 1 year | After 4 years | Leads to |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Sign LanguageBachelor’s | $33,775 | $45,619 | High school teacher |
| Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor’s | $34,798 | $56,482 | Actuary, Management analyst (consultant) |
| Computer ProgrammingBachelor’s | No data | No data | Software developer, Web developer |
| Computer Software and Media ApplicationsBachelor’s | No data | No data | Data scientist, Database administrator, Software developer, Web developer |
| English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor’s | No data | No data | High school teacher, Lawyer |
| Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor’s | $22,765 | $42,176 | High school teacher |
| MarketingBachelor’s | $36,386 | $65,686 | Market research analyst |
| MusicBachelor’s | $19,943 | $40,734 | High school teacher |
| PhysicsBachelor’s | No data | No data | High school teacher |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor’s | No data | No data | Occupational therapist, Physical therapist, Physician assistant |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor’s | No data | No data | Elementary school teacher, High school teacher |
College Scorecard, 2024 data. All figures are estimates.