Columbia College operates as a 2-year private career school, which offers training and education opportunities for its students located in and around Fairfax. In the previous year, over sixty students were awarded degrees with around 72% of those who start the program complete it. Columbia College has several programs to choose from. Here are the more popular programs offered:
- English
- Massage Therapy
- Dental Laboratory Technology
- Computer Science
- Cosmetology
- Culinary Arts
To support students and graduates, Columbia College may offer support services like:
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
This school has been accredited by the Council on Occupational Education since 2011. Please visit ccdc.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.
Programs Offered
The following is a list of programs offered at Columbia College – Fairfax. Please note that the list can be different from programs currently being offered. Students should contact the school to ensure program availability.
English
The english programs that are listed below are broken down by the number of credit hours offered.
1,200 Contact Hours
- Estimated tuition and fees: $9,000 per year*
- Cost of required supplies: $800*
- Takes about 15 months to complete
92 Credit Hours
- Estimated tuition and fees: $17,000 per year*
- Cost of required supplies: $2,400*
- Takes about 17 months to complete
Massage Therapy (600 Hours)
Massage therapy program takes ,as reported, seven months to complete.
Program Details:
- Estimated tuition and fees: $8,000*
- The estimated cost of books or supplies required is $420*
- More than 10 students completed this program in the previous reported year
- The length of the massage therapy program is about 7 months
See our massage therapy schools profile page to obtain more information and school listings that may help you match the right school..
Business Administration (92 Hours)
Business administration program takes ,as reported, seventeen months to complete.
Program Details:
- Estimated tuition and fees: $17,000*
- Required supplies and books: $2,370*
- Last year, more than 10 students completed this program
- Students usually complete the business administration program in 17 months
Find out more business administration programs through our business administration degree profile page, which also includes lists of schools offering this program.
Computer Science (92 Hours)
Computer science program takes ,as reported, seventeen months to complete.
Program Details:
- Estimated tuition and fees: $17,000*
- Required supplies and books: $2,370*
- Students usually complete the computer science program in 17 months
Learn more and view other schools listed by browsing our computer science degree information page.
Cosmetology (1,500 Hours)
Cosmetology program takes ,as reported, seventeen months to complete.
Program Details:
- Estimated tuition and fees: $13,000*
- The estimated cost of books or supplies required is $1,380*
- The length of the cosmetology program is about 17 months
More details and school listings are available through our cosmetology schools page.
Notes:
*Amounts for tuition, fees, and supplies are an estimate which are calculated based on historical data and should be solely used for informational purposes only.
**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimates and should be treated as informational tools only, contact the school for official information.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Note: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify, check with the school for details.
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 55% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 55% | $4,894 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 2% | $4,871 |
Other Career Colleges
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Columbia College – Fairfax.
- L'Academie de Cuisine in Gaithersburg, MD (17 miles away)
- Centura College - Chesapeake in Chesapeake, VA (156 miles away)
- Everest Institute - Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA (183 miles away)
- Miller - Motte Technical College - Roanoke in Roanoke, VA (188 miles away)
- French Culinary Institute in New York, NY (214 miles away)