by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Columbia College South Carolina degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Columbia College South Carolina measures up.
Columbia College South Carolina is ranked #2,314 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within South Carolina, it ranks #51 of 61 for value.
Among the majors Columbia College South Carolina offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Communications / Public Relations | #30 of 78 |
| General Education | #87 of 114 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #87 of 114 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | #102 of 123 |
| General Special Education | #138 of 162 |
| Special Education | #138 of 162 |
| Communication Sciences | #206 of 238 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | #210 of 252 |
| Teacher Education | #210 of 252 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | #354 of 425 |
Below is the detailed Columbia College South Carolina value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Columbia College is ranked #29 out of #62 in South Carolina for quality and #51 out of #61 for South Carolina value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Columbia College South Carolina financial aid page to be sure.
Columbia College is ranked #2,314 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Columbia College is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Columbia College South Carolina costs about $20,933. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $83,732 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $35,241 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $18,408 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $20,933 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $83,732 |
*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 College South Carolina net price and the factors that affect it.
What Columbia College South Carolina 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 College South Carolina 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 | $140,964 | — | — |
| All Students | $83,732 | #2,314 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $73,632 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $140,964 | — | — |
| All Students | $83,732 | #51 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $73,632 | — | — |
*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 College South Carolina shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $23,126 |
| $30K–$48K | $20,687 |
| $48K–$75K | $22,849 |
| $75K–$110K | $26,163 |
| Over $110K | $27,106 |
About 85% of Columbia College South Carolina undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,718 per year. Get more details on the Columbia College South Carolina financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Columbia College South Carolina net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.