Columbia College - California

Columbia College - California is a two-year community college located on a beautiful campus in Sonora, CA. It has a noncompetitive admissions process of 100%. It has a very small student body with full-time enrollment of 605 undergraduate students. 21% of its graduates acquire an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts and Humanities. Other commonly chosen options include Automotive Mechanics, Fire Protection and Prevention, and Business, but there are 37 majors to choose from. Its culinary arts program is the #41 in the state of California. Also, Columbia College - California places 38th in CA for best value 2 year colleges. At full price, tuition runs $1,107 a year for students based in California. If you aren't from California, tuition could go for up to $6,990. Before you decide not to apply because of the cost, be cognizant that just about three fourths of Columbia - California undergraduates obtain at least some monetary aid. 31% of Columbia College - California students graduate college, all set to begin their careers. On average, graduates go on to make an annual income of $21,800 two years after receiving their diplomas. After four additional years of experience, their average yearly salary increases 25.2% to $27,300; however, that is still 31.9% less than the national median wage. Those of you applying might also want to hear that Columbia - California doesn't offer early decision. Secondly, Columbia - California does not offer a study abroad program. Relating to costs, be aware that for households earning between $76k and $110k, the average tuition cost less scholarships and aid is $7,866 each year. On the subject of demographics, foreign students make up 95% of the student body at Columbia - California and students not from California make up 2% of the undergraduate population. In closing, 0 alumni default on their student loans and one fourth of graduates take home a starting salary of $10,900 or less.