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Columbus State Community College, Ohio

Overview of Columbus State Community College

Columbus State Community College can be found in Columbus, Ohio (a large city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Columbus State Community College.

Areas of Study

The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The most common majors at Columbus State Community College are in engineering technician and nutrition and exercise therapy.

Columbus State Community College Selectivity

The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way Columbus State Community College works to keep a high-quality staff.

Student Body

In 2005, 22,014 students were enrolled in the school.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Columbus State Community College is to provide quality educational programs that meet the life-long learning needs of its community. Through its dynamic curriculum and commitment to diverse learners, the college will serve as a catalyst for creating and fostering linkages among the community, business and educational institutions. The college will proactively respond to the changing needs of our community and its role in the global economy through the use of instructional and emerging technologies."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Columbus State Community College

Columbus State Community College
550 E Spring St
Columbus, OH 43215
General Phone: (614) 287-5353
Admissions Phone: (614) 287-2669
Financial Aid Phone: (614) 287-2648
http://www.cscc.edu

Columbus State Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Columbus State Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts446liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, interdisciplinary studies
Business And Management187business management, financial management, accounting technology, marketing, entrepreneurship, logistics, human resources, marketing studies, ...
Engineering Technician178engineering technician, automotive tech, architectural engineering tech, construction engineering tech, electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, aerospace engineering tech, electromechanical tech, ...
Nursing And Emergency Medicine144registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Medical Assistant And Technician136veterinary assistant, radiation therapist, medical lab tech, dental hygienist, nuclear medical tech, respiratory care tech, medical assistant, dental lab tech, ...
Computer Science And Engineering62computer and info science, computer programming
Family And Social Work61human development and family studies, adult development and aging
Law46legal assistant
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy45recreation and leisure studies, health and fitness, rehabilitation
Security And Law Enforcement38criminal justice and police, fire-fighting
Hospitality31hospitality management, tourism and travel, hospitality administration
Therapy And Counseling24mental and social health services
Media17printing equipment operation, communications tech courses, graphic communications
Cooking And Culinary Arts15chef training, culinary arts services
Office And Administration10administrative assistant
Medical Adminstration7medical records admin, medical records tech
Real Estate And Construction Management5real estate
Architecture And Planning0landscape architecture

Number of programs and degrees for Columbus State Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,45063
Award of less than 1 academic year12
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years14

Student Body

In 2005, Columbus State Community College had a total enrollment of 22,014 students (13,434 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White69%
Black21%
Hispanic2%
Asian3%
American Indian1%
Other Races3%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1916%
20-2119%
22-2419%
25-2917%
30-3410%
35-397%
40-499%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Ohio98%
Foreign countries1%

Columbus State Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time52 %
Part-Time39 %

Columbus State Community College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Columbus, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Columbus State Community College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (614) 287-2669

Columbus State Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,736
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,048
Books and supplies$ 1,050

Financial Aid:
Columbus State Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 686700)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (614) 287-2648

Columbus State Community College Faculty

Columbus State Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year38$67,10542$67,666
Associate professoracademic year25$55,60018$52,499
Assistant professoracademic year30$47,86720$47,200
Instructoracademic year45$41,95650$39,160
All faculty totalacademic year138$52,638130$51,454

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Columbus State Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total151227
Basketball151227

Columbus State Community College Degree Programs (2005)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
Retailing and Retail Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
Tourism and Travel Services Management

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

MEDIA
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
Graphic Communications, General
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other

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Columbus State Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Columbus State Community College Apart:

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Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Columbus State Community College Number of students
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Columbus State Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%Columbus State Community College % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
% of degrees in hospitality
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Columbus State Community College % of degrees in hospitality
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Columbus State Community College % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% of degrees in law
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 14%Columbus State Community College % of degrees in law
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Columbus State Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Columbus State Community College % of degrees in engineering technician
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Columbus State Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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