What programs does Columbus State Community College offer and at what credential levels?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in Culinary Arts, Carpentry, Plumbing, HVAC, Vehicle Maintenance, and Precision Metal Working. It also provides associate degrees in Culinary Arts and Plumbing. The directory notes there are 95 more programs available beyond these specific trades.

What do graduates of the HVAC program typically earn?

The school lists typical earnings 10 years after entry as $39,435. This figure represents median earnings reported for graduates entering the workforce.

How many students finish their programs and what does the completion rate mean?

The reported completion rate is 29.7%. For public community colleges, this number often undercounts students who transfer to four-year institutions, so it does not necessarily indicate program failure.

How large is the student body at this school?

Columbus State Community College has a student population of 17,549.

Is Columbus State Community College a public or private school?

The school is a public institution located in Columbus, OH.

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Columbus State Community College

Columbus, Ohio · public · mainly awards certificates · 17,549 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACPlumbingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCarpentryCulinary ArtsMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$8,400

cheaper than 51% of comparable schools

Completion rate

29.7%

Median debt at completion

$8,749

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$39,435

earns ~$4,694.6 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Columbus State Community College is a public institution in Columbus, OH, serving approximately 17,549 students with a focus on awarding certificates. The school offers training in trades like HVAC, plumbing, and automotive repair, alongside culinary arts and metalworking. Typical annual net price after aid is reported at $8,400.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $8,400, while median student debt at completion is reported at $8,749. With a completion rate of 29.7%, prospective students should consider that many students at public community colleges transfer out before finishing the reported metric. Typical earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $39,435.

Net price is 35% below the Ohio median ($12,845) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 3% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Culinary Arts and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services	associate degree	not reported
Carpenters	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services	associate degree	not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Precision Metal Working	associate degree	not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	associate degree	not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	associate degree	not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	associate degree	not reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	associate degree	not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Show all 86 other programs at this school

Program	Credential	Median earnings (2 yr after completion)
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	associate degree	$21,964
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Graphic Communications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Graphic Communications	associate degree	not reported
Computer and Information Sciences, General	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer and Information Sciences, General	associate degree	not reported
Computer Programming	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Programming	associate degree	not reported
Data Processing	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician	associate degree	not reported
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
American Sign Language	undergraduate certificate	not reported
American Sign Language	associate degree	not reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	associate degree	not reported
Legal Support Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Legal Support Services	associate degree	not reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	associate degree	not reported
Criminal Justice and Corrections	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Criminal Justice and Corrections	associate degree	not reported
Fire Protection	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Fire Protection	associate degree	not reported
Homeland Security	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Geography and Cartography	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Geography and Cartography	associate degree	not reported
Construction Trades, General	associate degree	not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection	associate degree	not reported
Boilermaking/Boilermaker	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Visual and Performing Arts, General	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Design and Applied Arts	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Design and Applied Arts	associate degree	not reported
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services	associate degree	not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	associate degree	not reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	associate degree	not reported
Public Health	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	associate degree	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	associate degree	not reported
Accounting and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Accounting and Related Services	associate degree	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	associate degree	not reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	associate degree	not reported
Finance and Financial Management Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Finance and Financial Management Services	associate degree	not reported
Hospitality Administration/Management	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Hospitality Administration/Management	associate degree	not reported
Human Resources Management and Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Human Resources Management and Services	associate degree	not reported
International Business	undergraduate certificate	not reported
International Business	associate degree	not reported
Management Information Systems and Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Management Information Systems and Services	associate degree	not reported
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Marketing	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Marketing	associate degree	not reported
Real Estate	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Real Estate	associate degree	not reported
Taxation	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Insurance	undergraduate certificate	not reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

What programs does Columbus State Community College offer and at what credential levels?: The school offers undergraduate certificates in Culinary Arts, Carpentry, Plumbing, HVAC, Vehicle Maintenance, and Precision Metal Working. It also provides associate degrees in Culinary Arts and Plumbing. The directory notes there are 95 more programs available beyond these specific trades.
What do graduates of the HVAC program typically earn?: The school lists typical earnings 10 years after entry as $39,435. This figure represents median earnings reported for graduates entering the workforce.
How many students finish their programs and what does the completion rate mean?: The reported completion rate is 29.7%. For public community colleges, this number often undercounts students who transfer to four-year institutions, so it does not necessarily indicate program failure.
How large is the student body at this school?: Columbus State Community College has a student population of 17,549.
Is Columbus State Community College a public or private school?: The school is a public institution located in Columbus, OH.

Other options in Ohio

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
ETI Technical College of Niles	Niles	$13,665	63.2%	$34,017
Apollo Career Center	Lima	not reported	66.8%	$43,101
Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center	Ashland	$9,303	81.3%	$31,791
Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus	Jefferson	$9,599	53.9%	$42,163
Auburn Career Center	Concord Twp	$12,051	71.3%	$37,032
Belmont College	St Clairsville	$6,995	42.9%	$35,329

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 202222. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.