Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Columbus, Georgia, Columbus Technical College is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 2,719 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,238 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 23.6%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $8,756, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.91x. The average net price after financial aid is $4,001 per year. The most popular programs include Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other, Health Services, Practical Nursing, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, and Machinist.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,238
Graduation Rate
23.6%
Median Debt
$8,756
Average Net Price
$4,001
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
8.56x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.91x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,719
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
52.2%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,052
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,262
Pell Grant Rate
57.4%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$3,383
Income $30K–$48K
$4,543
Income $48K–$75K
$6,170
Student Demographics
Women
69.1%
White
28.7%
Black
54.0%
Hispanic
9.7%
Asian
0.9%
Two or More Races
5.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
24.5%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation — Funeral Service Education (FUSER) - Institutions and programs awarding diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor's degrees (Preaccredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (58)
Associate (19)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | Not reported | 248 |
| Registered Nursing | $85,235 | 61 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $59,379 | 39 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 18 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 17 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 14 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 11 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Data Processing | Not reported | 8 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 8 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 8 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 7 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 7 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 6 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Biology | Not reported | 4 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (32)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services | Not reported | 138 |
| Practical Nursing | $53,548 | 83 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $22,383 | 79 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 77 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 77 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 66 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 65 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $29,212 | 63 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $46,644 | 62 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 56 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 52 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 39 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 35 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 35 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 26 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 26 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 22 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 21 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 18 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 17 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 17 |
| Woodworking | Not reported | 16 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 16 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 14 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 12 |
| Data Processing | Not reported | 11 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 11 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 9 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 3 |
| Masonry | Not reported | 3 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 3 |
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | Associate | 1 |
| Teacher Education | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Engineering Technology | Associate | 1 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Sports & Fitness | Associate | 1 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Associate | 1 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Georgia
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs
- Best ROI Colleges
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Georgia
- Most Affordable Colleges in Georgia
- Best ROI Colleges in Georgia
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