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- School Code: 166500
- Phone: (773) 777-7900
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
90.22%FINANCIAL AID RATE
89%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$10,012Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Liberal Arts Degree
The liberal arts program at Columbia College Chicago prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.
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Columbia College Chicago
4300 N Narragansett, Chicago, IL
Columbia College Chicago provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Chicago, Illinois and operated as a private institution. Approximately twelve thousand students are enrolled per year at Columbia College Chicago.
Areas of study offered at Columbia College Chicago include:
- Visual And Performing Arts
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Communications And Journalism
- Communication Technology
- English Language And Literature
- Interdisciplinary Studies
The school has an open enrollment policy, admitting any applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be needed for certain programs.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $23,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their cost of attendance. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Students who would like to see more about this school may check out their website at http://www.colum.edu.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Liberal Arts program at Columbia College Chicago, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Description
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 240
- Average Annual Salary: $68640
- Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
- Average Annual Salary: $70140
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants Columbia College Chicago accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Columbia College Chicago may provide services including:- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance