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Columbia College
Columbia, Missouri · Private non-profit college · Training programs available:
Address: 1001 Rogers Street, Columbia, MO 65216 · Phone: (800) 231-2391 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Columbia College is a private non-profit trade and career school in Columbia, Missouri, offering medical assistant programs and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The state average completion rate is 69.3%, median graduate debt is $23,879, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,378, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. This campus's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Columbia College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 44.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $35,810 | $40,440 | $46,600 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Missouri (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Columbia College is a private non-profit trade and career campus located in Columbia, Missouri. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here (title IV eligible). The school holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Its trade offerings are concentrated in medical assistant programs, with four completers reported in the program family, within an overall undergraduate enrollment of 4,950 students.
Federal data reports some outcome figures for this campus. The completion rate for this campus is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate is 69.3%, and the comparison to that state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt for graduates is $23,879, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,378. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 44.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment.
This campus may suit students interested in a focused medical assistant credential within a larger private non-profit college setting, though program length is not reported for this campus in federal data, so fit for adult career-changers balancing work and study cannot be confirmed from the data alone. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review current outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling. Contacting the school directly by phone or website can clarify tuition, schedule, and program length details not present in federal reporting.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Columbia College offers medical assistant programs, with four completers reported in federal data for this program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the Higher Learning Commission, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate is not reported in federal data. The Missouri state average completion rate is 69.3%, but a direct comparison for this campus is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is $23,879, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,378, per federal Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (800) 231-2391 or visit https://www.ccis.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Columbia College is a private non-profit school, which typically means it is not owned by shareholders and reinvests revenue into the institution rather than distributing profit.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation with the listed accreditors and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?177065.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule flexibility are not reported for this campus in federal data, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed from the available data; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or the Missouri State Board of Nursing for program-specific requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Columbia College at (800) 231-2391 or visit https://www.ccis.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare outcomes across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.