Columbus Technical College
Columbus Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Columbus, GA. Columbus Technical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Columbus Technical College is $4,052 for Georgia residents and $7,262 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 33.44% from last year at Columbus Technical.
- Total 3,307 students have enrolled in Columbus Technical and, of that, 1,080 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Columbus Technical offers 174 programs and 44 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Columbus Technical is 27% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Columbus Technical College is $4,052 for Georgia residents and $7,262 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 33.44% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Georgia Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,042 | $5,442 |
| 2022 | $3,042 | $5,442 |
| 2023 | $3,042 | $5,442 |
| 2024 | $3,042 | $5,442 |
| 2025 | $4,052 | $7,262 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Columbus Technical College offers 154 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 31 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Columbus Technical College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 44 | 10 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 28 | 5 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 11 | 3 |
| Total | 154 | 31 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 26 |
| Business Administration and Management | 21 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 21 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 13 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 12 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (other) | 248 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 61 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 15 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 14 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | 11 |
Student Population
Total 3,307 students have enrolled to Columbus Technical College. By gender, there are 1,030 male and 2,277 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.45 to 1.
Columbus Technical College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,080 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Asian | 28 | 11 | 17 |
| Black or African American | 1,747 | 456 | 1,291 |
| Hispanic | 331 | 117 | 214 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| White | 961 | 355 | 606 |
| Two or More Races | 201 | 74 | 127 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 3,307 | 1,030 | 2,277 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Columbus Technical College is 27% and the transfer-out rate is 9%. The average financial aid amount is $5,809 and 83% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 27% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| Retention Rate | 52% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,809 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 83 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 206 |