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Columbia University

  • Graduate School
  • New York, NY
  • 69 reviews
    Columbia is a private graduate school in Manhattan, New York in the New York City Area. It has a large graduate student body with an enrollment of 22,861 graduate students. Of the 132 graduate programs offered at Columbia University, 14 are offered online or through graduate distance education programs. The most popular graduate school programs at Columbia University are Business, Social Work, and Mathematics and Statistics. 19% of its graduate students are part-time graduate students.
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    Address
    West 116 St and Broadway
    New York, NY 10027
    Website
    columbia.edu
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    Masters and Doctoral Programs

    Most Popular Programs
    • Business
      1,185 Students
    • Social Work
      515 Students
    • Mathematics and Statistics
      488 Students
    • Registered Nursing (RN)
      476 Students
    • Law
      450 Students
    • Public Administration
      444 Students
    • Computer Science
      367 Students
    • Business Analytics
      344 Students
    • Operations Research
      338 Students
    • Computer and Information Sciences
      327 Students
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    Graduate Students

    Total Graduate Students
    22,861
    Part-Time Grad Students
    4,455
    Research Assistants
    972
    Teaching Assistants
    1,847
    Racial Diversity
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      41.2%
    • White
      30%
    • Asian
      10.5%
    • Unknown
      6%
    • Hispanic
      5.9%
    • African American
      4.4%
    • Multiracial
      1.6%
    • Native American
      0.1%
    • Pacific Islander
      0.1%

    Student Life

    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes students at your school?
    Based on 17 responses
    • Driven
      59%
    • Down-to-earth
      12%
    • Friendly
      6%
    • Intellectual
      24%
    Poll
    What phrase best describes your program?
    Based on 17 responses
    • Competitive and intense
      65%
    • Great brand name
      24%
    • Supportive/helped me grow
      12%
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    Professors

    Poll
    94%
    of students agree that professors care about their students' success.17 responses
    Poll
    94%
    of students agree that professors are engaging and easy to understand.17 responses
    Poll
    94%
    of students agree that professors helped connect them to future opportunities.17 responses

    Return On Investment

    Poll
    How much did you spend on your graduate degree?
    Based on 17 responses
    • $100K+
      53%
    • $75K-$100K
      35%
    • $50K-$75K
      12%
    Poll
    How much did you make post-graduation?
    Based on 17 responses
    • $150K+
      6%
    • $125K-$150K
      6%
    • $75K-$100K
      6%
    • $50-$75K
      6%
    • Did not graduate yet
      76%
    82%
    of students feel the degree they are getting at this school is worth the time and money.17 responses
    Living in the Area

    Morningside Heights

    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Nightlife
      A+
    Median Household Income
    $75,676
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,675
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $923,581
    National
    $184,700

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    Columbia University Reviews

    69 reviews
    Fantastic program at a great school! The administration is wonderful, and you feel completely supported every step of the way. Going back to school is a HUGE decision, but they have smoothed much of the road.
    Classes are challenging and designed to make you think critically about the topics and events being discussed. Profs definitely expect a certain level of discourse, and readings are not optional, but you learn so much!
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    I chose to go to Columbia, and I am overall happy with my decision. At the end of the day, the reason you go to any university depends very much on what you want. So I'll try to cover all the bases! These are reason why I and people I know chose to go to Columbia, and some reasons I didn't think of at the time.The best reason to attend Columbia University is the diverse amount of literature and resources that a student gains access to. I believe that if there was one thing I regretted, it was not being able to finish reading all of it!
    Classes are definitely challenging but rewarding. If you put in the work and manage your time well, you'll succeed. Professors are generally very invested in your success and are passionate about what they teach or do research in. Some of them have worked in the industry before so can give realistic advice about life after school. There are many research/work opportunities on campus. Almost everyone I know has worked part-time during their time either on-campus or off-campus. Tuition is steep but I know some people who received great merit scholarships. In general, I feel that I am surrounded by driven, intelligent, friendly students and feel that I am growing personally and intellectually.
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