Columbia College Chicago — Career Outcomes Report 2025
Career outcomes·2025
Columbia College Chicago is a private nonprofit, master's institution in Illinois. This report summarizes post-graduation outcomes from public federal data for 2025.
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
$42,195
54th percentile nationally
Median 6 yr
$32,596
after entry
Median 8 yr
$37,399
after entry
Median 10 yr
$42,195
after entry
National percentile
54th
10-yr earnings
Median 10-year earnings vs. 1,500 US institutions
Median 10-year earnings of $42,195 fall near the national midpoint for private nonprofit, master's institutions.
Top programs by share of completions
These 8 program areas account for 99% of completions at Columbia College Chicago.