In line with the University’s guidance, The Center for Career Education (CCE) is operating remotely. If you need to reach us, please do so via our contact form. Students and alumni can schedule a career counseling appointment via phone or Zoom or flip through our digital career planning guide, Design Your Next Steps, for resume and cover letter templates and tips on networking and salary negotiation.

Visit our COVID Updates page for information about virtual services, employer updates, answers to student FAQs, and resources during this crisis.

Drop-in hours for Quick Questions are currently offered M - F from 9 - 10 am EST and 2 - 4 pm EST.

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We work with employers here and around the globe.

Partner with us to explore career options, prepare for internships and jobs, build connections and design your next steps!

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CCE by the numbers

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77,443

jobs and internships were posted on LionSHARE last year

90 percent icon

95.1%

of Columbia College and Columbia Engineering - Undergrad degree earners had at least 1 internship during their time at Columbia

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574

students have interned abroad as part of our Columbia Experience Overseas (CEO) programs

Students

2,191

students to date participated in our Funding Programs or Work Exemption Program

One to one

98.2%

of surveyed students would recommend our Career Advising Sessions to a friend

Resume

97.6%

of surveyed students would recommend Quick Questions to a friend

One to one

4,075

unique individuals were seen last year in career advising appointments

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$70,000

median starting salary for working graduates of Columbia College and Columbia Engineering - Undergrad

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212

employer presentations on campus last year

80 percent

90%

of Columbia College and Columbia Engineering - Undergrad degree earners are employed or in grad school

401

events, programs, and workshops sponsored by CCE last year

8,503

total attendance at our events last year

One to one

8,233

Total 1 on 1 career counseling sessions last year

3,065

total On-Campus Interviews between students and employers took place last year

Students

5,039

unique attendees at last year's events

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