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.
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.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way Columbus State Community College works to keep a high-quality staff.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 446 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business And Management | 187 | business management, financial management, accounting technology, marketing, entrepreneurship, logistics, human resources, marketing studies, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 178 | engineering technician, automotive tech, architectural engineering tech, construction engineering tech, electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, aerospace engineering tech, electromechanical tech, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 144 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 136 | veterinary assistant, radiation therapist, medical lab tech, dental hygienist, nuclear medical tech, respiratory care tech, medical assistant, dental lab tech, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 62 | computer and info science, computer programming |
| Family And Social Work | 61 | human development and family studies, adult development and aging |
| Law | 46 | legal assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 45 | recreation and leisure studies, health and fitness, rehabilitation |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 38 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting |
| Hospitality | 31 | hospitality management, tourism and travel, hospitality administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 24 | mental and social health services |
| Media | 17 | printing equipment operation, communications tech courses, graphic communications |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 15 | chef training, culinary arts services |
| Office And Administration | 10 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | medical records admin, medical records tech |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 5 | real estate |
| Architecture And Planning | 0 | landscape architecture |
Number of programs and degrees for Columbus State Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,450 | 63 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 4 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 98% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (614) 287-2669
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 38 | $67,105 | 42 | $67,666 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 25 | $55,600 | 18 | $52,499 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 30 | $47,867 | 20 | $47,200 |
| Instructor | academic year | 45 | $41,956 | 50 | $39,160 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 138 | $52,638 | 130 | $51,454 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| Basketball | 15 | 12 | 27 |
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Columbus State Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
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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