of Columbia students are the first generation in their families to go to college
Areas of Study
With 16 majors to choose from and dozens of optional minors, including over 20 in the liberal arts, Columbia Engineering gives students enormous choice when deciding what they would like to focus on during their four years of study. Students also can participate in the Combined Plan Program if they wish to earn a degree from both Columbia Engineering and Columbia College, pursue a pre-professional track or another special degree program.