At a glance
Average net price
$4,001
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
26.7%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
2,719
In-state tuition
$4,052
Out-of-state tuition
$7,262
Cost of attendance
$13,144
Median earnings (10y)
$34,238
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Heavily focused on trades & services (56% of credentials).
- STEM4%
- Health19%
- Business10%
- Humanities & arts4%
- Social sciences6%
- Trades & services56%
- Mechanic & repair25.5%~693 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Health professions19.5%~529 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~269 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business9.8%~267 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~243 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~225 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~123 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts3.1%~85 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science3.0%~82 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~67 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.2%~32 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.1%~30 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal0.9%~23 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Transportation0.8%~22 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education0.7%~18 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~1 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other. | Associate's | 483 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 347 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 157 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 145 | $14,999 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 138 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 134 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 126 | $28,718 | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Undergraduate certificate | 123 | $34,299 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 111 | $52,899 | $15,845 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 108 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 98 | $23,258 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Undergraduate certificate | 87 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 82 | $39,456 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 74 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 73 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 70 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 54 | — | — |
| Carpenters. | Undergraduate certificate | 53 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 46 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 45 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 43 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 37 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 37 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 36 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 35 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate's | 30 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 29 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 29 | $45,490 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 29 | $21,361 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 28 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 26 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 25 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 23 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 23 | — | — |
| Data Processing. | Undergraduate certificate | 22 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 20 | — | — |
| Woodworking. | Undergraduate certificate | 20 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Columbus Technical College
Columbus Technical College is a mid-sized institution located in Columbus, Georgia, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 2,719 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Mechanic & repair, Health professions, Precision production.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Columbus Technical College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $4,001 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $4,052 for in-state students and $7,262 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $13,144 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 26.7%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $34,238 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Columbus Technical College confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Mechanic & repair, Health professions, Precision production. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (56% of credentials), health (19% of credentials), business (10% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Columbus, Georgia (city), Columbus Technical College draws students from across Georgia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Technical College
Q.How much does Columbus Technical College cost?
The average net price at Columbus Technical College is $4,001 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $13,144.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Columbus Technical College?
Columbus Technical College has a 6-year graduation rate of 26.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Columbus Technical College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Columbus Technical College graduate earns $34,238 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Columbus Technical College?
Published tuition is $4,052 in-state and $7,262 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Columbus Technical College located?
Columbus Technical College is located in Columbus, Georgia (ZIP 31904).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Columbus Technical College at their official website.