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Public 2 Year

Columbus Technical College

Columbus, Georgia

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Overview

Enrollment

3,134
Columbus Technical College overview
Location Columbus, Georgia
Online columbustech.edu
School Type Public 2 Year
Setting Midsize City
Columbus Technical College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad
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Columbus Technical College, situated in Columbus, Georgia, provides a range of career-focused academic options in a primarily suburban environment close to the Chattahoochee River and approximately 100 miles southwest of Atlanta. Established in 1961, the college emphasizes technical and vocational education, offering associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates of credit in fields such as Health Sciences, Business and Computer Sciences, and Skilled Trades. While not selective in its application process, the institution aims to cater to postsecondary vocational education needs, ensuring a wide range of students can access its programs. The campus features contemporary buildings designed to facilitate hands-on training, though it does not traditionally offer on-campus housing facilities, encouraging commuter attendance instead. Columbus Technical College is recognized for its strong allied health programs, including nursing and respiratory care. It does not emphasize intercollegiate athletics as a cornerstone of campus life, instead focusing on academic and career development for its student body.

Columbus Technical College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  855 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,279 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $2,400 plus fees of $642.

Columbus Technical College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Georgia Resident Tuition

$2,400
In State Costs for Columbus Technical College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,465
Other Fees$642
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $9,190
Budget for Other Expenses$3,285
Total One Year Cost$16,982

Out of State Resident Tuition

$4,800
Out of State Costs for Columbus Technical College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,465
Other Fees$642
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $9,190
Budget for Other Expenses$3,285
Total One Year Cost$19,382

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$27,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Columbus Technical College students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 34%
Business 16%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies 16%
Computer and Information Sciences 7%
Education 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024