Trade and career programs at Columbus State Community College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 347 | $44,246 | $54,552 | $5,250 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 148 | $49,850 | $54,379 | $5,878 |
| Plumbing | Certificate | 143 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 55 | $38,575 | $38,866 | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 53 | $55,856 | $78,318 | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 52 | $60,840 | $68,362 | $12,668 |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 35 | $41,774 | $48,961 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 22 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 19 | $50,033 | $47,954 | n/a |
| Massage therapy | Certificate | 19 | n/a | $32,090 | $6,000 |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 16 | n/a | $67,182 | $9,375 |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Associate degree | 15 | $55,094 | $52,341 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 12 | $45,204 | $44,915 | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Massage therapy | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carpentry | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Plumbing | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Columbus State Community College cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $5,788 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $13,493 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $7,667 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $6,001 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $6,392 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,902 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $10,767 |
| Over $110,000 | $12,916 |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- Former students earned a median of $44,592 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $9,750 in federal student loans.
- 29% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Columbus State Community College cost?
Tuition and fees are $5,788 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $7,667 in 2024-25.
How much do Columbus State Community College graduates earn?
EMT, surgical tech and imaging associate degree graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $60,840 one year after finishing.
Is Columbus State Community College accredited?
Columbus State Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Academia Medical Institute, Columbus: $19,862 a year
- Adult and Community Education-Hudson, Columbus: $18,000 a year
- American Institute of Alternative Medicine, Columbus: $21,747 a year
- Aveda Institute-Columbus, Columbus: $22,989 a year
- Hondros College of Nursing, Columbus: $15,740 a year
- MyComputerCareer at Columbus, Columbus: $17,271 a year
More: all trade schools in Ohio · Columbus State Community College on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.