by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Columbia State Community College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Columbia State Community College is ranked #181 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D-. Within Tennessee, it ranks #2 of 67 for value.
Read the full Columbia State Community College value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Columbia State Community College is ranked #35 out of #70 in Tennessee for quality and #2 out of #67 for Tennessee value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Columbia State Community College financial aid page to be sure.
Columbia State Community College is ranked #181 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Columbia State Community College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Columbia State Community College costs about $6,537. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $26,147 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $12,572 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $4,734 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $6,537 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $26,147 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Columbia State Community College net price and the factors that affect it.
What Columbia State Community College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Columbia State Community College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $50,288 | — | — |
| All Students | $26,147 | #181 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $18,936 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $50,288 | — | — |
| All Students | $26,147 | #2 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $18,936 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Columbia State Community College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $3,657 |
| $30K–$48K | $4,253 |
| $48K–$75K | $6,240 |
| $75K–$110K | $7,240 |
About 77% of Columbia State Community College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,607 per year. Get more details on the Columbia State Community College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Columbia State Community College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.