Columbus Technical College is a public community college located in Columbus, GA. It offers 154 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 31 programs).

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Columbus Technical College is $3,042 for Georgia residents and $5,442 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Georgia public community colleges' average ($6,815).

The school has 3,134 students, which is higher than Georgia community collleges' average (2,235). In addition, 858 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (15 to 1) of Georgia community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Columbus Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to Georgia community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$3,042$5,442
Books & Supplies$1,465
Off-Campus Living Costs$12,475
Average Financial Aid$4,687
Cost of Attendance$16,982$19,382
After Financial Aid$12,295$14,695
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Columbus Technical College$3,042$5,442
Public Community Colleges in Georgia$4,825$6,815
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Columbus Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs2110NOT OFFERED
Total Programs11044NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Funeral Service and Mortuary ScienceNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist21 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Barbering/Barber2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail InstructorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training6 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Institutional Food WorkersNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Educational/Instructional TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Teacher Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/Paralegal5 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Sport and Fitness Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Physical Fitness TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies7 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Mason/MasonryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Carpentry/Carpenter10 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
ElectricianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder12 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist4 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cabinetmaking and Millwork7 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Assisting/Assistant10 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant4 completers
1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Mammography Technician/TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 61 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training26 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and Management21 completers
17 completers
NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping8 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science3 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data EntryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice OperationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel AdministrationNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
InsuranceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 3,134 students at Columbus Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 860 male students and 2,067 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total2,9277912,136
Male Students860261599
Female Students2,0675301,537

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 3,134 total students, 1,807 students enrolled through distance learning (858 students enrolled exclusively and 949 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment3,134
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses858
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses949
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,327

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Columbus Technical College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address928 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA
Phone706-649-1800
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$3,042
Out-of-State$5,442
Student Population »3,134 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »23%
Transfer-out Rate6%
Retention Rate42% (Full-time)
40% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,687
Students to Faculty14:1 (7.14%)