Top 2021 Rankings For Columbia College
A more complete picture of where Columbia College is the "best of the best" can be found on our 2021 Badges Awarded page.
All 2021 Rankings For Columbia College
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Top Quality Overall
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| Southeast | |
| South Carolina | 16 of 34 |
Best Colleges For The Money (all undergraduates)
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| Nationwide | 459 of 1472 |
| Southeast | 112 of 371 |
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Best Colleges For The Money (undergraduates getting aid)
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| Nationwide | 405 of 1472 |
| Southeast | 94 of 371 |
| South Carolina | 16 of 32 |
Best Colleges For The Money (undergraduates getting no aid)
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| Nationwide | 416 of 1472 |
| Southeast | 110 of 371 |
| South Carolina | 16 of 32 |
Diversity
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| Ethnic | 1549 of 3790 |
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Best Religiously Affiliated
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Biological & Biomedical Sciences
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Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology
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General Biology
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| Most Popular | |
| Most Focused | 675 of 1638 |
Business, Management & Marketing
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Accounting
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Business Administration & Management
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International Business
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Communication & Journalism
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 183 of 567 |
| Most Popular | 731 of 1501 |
| Most Focused | 392 of 1501 |
| Highest Paid Grads | 190 of 657 |
Communication & Media Studies
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 132 of 490 |
| Most Popular | 621 of 1242 |
| Most Focused | 313 of 1242 |
| Highest Paid Grads | 156 of 537 |
Public Relations & Advertising
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Computer & Information Sciences
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Computer Information Systems
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Education
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| Top Ranked | |
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| Most Popular | 631 of 1885 |
| Most Focused | 360 of 1885 |
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General Education
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| Most Popular | 164 of 344 |
| Most Focused | 146 of 344 |
Special Education
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| Most Popular | 197 of 485 |
| Most Focused | 64 of 485 |
Teacher Education Grade Specific
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| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | |
| Most Focused | 767 of 1560 |
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Teacher Education Subject Specific
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| Most Popular | |
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English Language & Literature
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| Most Popular | |
| Most Focused | 560 of 1549 |
General English Literature
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| Most Popular | |
| Most Focused | 498 of 1432 |
Writing Studies
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Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
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| Most Popular | |
| Most Focused | 271 of 832 |
Human Development & Family Studies
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| Most Popular | |
| Most Focused | 190 of 716 |
Foreign Languages & Linguistics
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Romance Languages
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| Most Popular | |
| Most Focused | 349 of 877 |
Health Professions
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Communication Sciences
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| Most Popular | |
| Most Focused | 59 of 281 |
Nursing
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Public Health
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| Most Popular | |
| Most Focused | 176 of 396 |
History
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History
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting
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| Most Popular | 137 of 1832 |
| Most Focused | 16 of 1839 |
Criminal Justice & Corrections
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| Most Popular | 182 of 1772 |
| Most Focused | 27 of 1776 |
Homeland Security
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| Most Popular | 19 of 139 |
| Most Focused | 5 of 139 |
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
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Liberal Arts General Studies
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Mathematics & Statistics
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| Most Popular | |
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Mathematics
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| Most Popular | |
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Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 684 of 1403 |
| Most Focused | 525 of 1403 |
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Behavioral Science
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| Most Popular | 24 of 67 |
| Most Focused | 19 of 67 |
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Physical Sciences
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Chemistry
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Psychology
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General Psychology
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Public Administration & Social Service
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 84 of 322 |
| Most Popular | 386 of 1128 |
| Most Focused | 139 of 1128 |
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Community Organization & Advocacy
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Public Administration (Other)
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Social Work
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| Top Ranked | |
| Best Value | 70 of 264 |
| Most Popular | 307 of 691 |
| Most Focused | 91 of 691 |
| Highest Paid Grads | 135 of 292 |
Social Sciences
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Political Science & Government
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Visual & Performing Arts
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| Most Popular | |
| Most Focused | 859 of 2022 |
Dance
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| Most Popular | |
| Most Focused | 41 of 299 |
Fine & Studio Arts
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| Most Popular | |
| Most Focused | 632 of 1368 |
Music
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| Most Popular | |
| Most Focused | 532 of 1238 |
Columbia College has no rankings in this category.
Veterans
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Business, Management & Marketing
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Business Administration & Management
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Communication & Journalism
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Communication & Media Studies
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Education
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Teacher Education Grade Specific
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Psychology
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
General Psychology
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Public Administration & Social Service
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Social Work
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| Top Ranked Veterans |
Non-Traditional Students
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| Overall | 921 of 2186 |
Health Professions
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Communication Sciences
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Nursing
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting
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| Most Popular Online | 62 of 601 |
Criminal Justice & Corrections
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| Most Popular Online | 76 of 553 |
Homeland Security
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| Most Popular Online | 13 of 67 |
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
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Liberal Arts General Studies
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Columbia College has no rankings in this category.
