Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Columbia College Chicago Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Columbia College Chicago covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$32,520
Out-of-state tuition
$32,520
Average net price
$26,788
Last updated August 7, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Columbia College Chicago Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$49,799
4-year attendance
$199,196
4-year tuition
$130,080
4-year net price
$107,152
Columbia College Chicago Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $21,821 | $27,978 | $1,818/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,285 | $27,514 | $1,857/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $27,380 | $22,419 | $2,282/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $32,896 | $16,903 | $2,741/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $36,054 | $13,745 | $3,005/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Columbia College Chicago Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $38,669 | ~78 months |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management | Master's Degree | $37,418 | ~80 months |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $36,175 | ~83 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $34,500 | ~87 months |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's Degree | $32,614 | ~92 months |
| Journalism | Bachelor's Degree | $30,841 | ~97 months |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $29,840 | ~101 months |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $29,065 | ~103 months |
| American Sign Language | Bachelor's Degree | $28,692 | ~105 months |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Master's Degree | $26,785 | ~112 months |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management | Bachelor's Degree | $26,467 | ~113 months |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $24,822 | ~121 months |
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Columbia College Chicago ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Columbia College Chicago Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
43.18%
Federal loan rate
57.32%
Median completer debt
$25,000
Median monthly payment
$265