by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Columbia College — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.
Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:
At 20 to 1, the student-to-faculty ratio at Columbia College is above the national average of 15 to 1. 46% of the instructors at Columbia College are employed full time, near the national average of 47%.
For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.
Students at Columbia College can choose from 32 majors with reported graduates spanning 24 broad fields of study.
The degree levels available at Columbia College are shown below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Columbia College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 177 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 32 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 27 |
| Psychology, General | 22 |
| Fire Protection | 21 |
For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.
As you weigh academic life at Columbia College, a few more questions are worth asking:
Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic: