Important Academic Statistics

Total 3,134 students attended Columbus Technical College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 94 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 95 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 214 (full-time) and 128 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Columbus Technical College is 23% and transfer-out rate is 6%. The retention rate is 42% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population3,134
Graduation Rate23%
Number of Faculty189
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Columbus Technical College is $5,442 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
100% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,687 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$5,442
Average Financial Amount$4,687

Offered Certificate Programs

Columbus Technical College offers 107 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 1,057 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate6814856
2 Years Certificate285180
4 Years Certificate11321
Total107221,057

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Columbus Technical College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 1,057 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 856 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 180 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 21 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences (3 completers) 68 completers
Computer Programming/Programmer0
Computer Programming, Specific Applications0
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician7
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)0
Network and System Administration/Administrator51
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance10
Personal and Culinary Services 70 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist16
Barbering/Barber3
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist17
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist16
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor0
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef0
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant18
Institutional Food Workers0
Education (1 completers) 5 completers
Educational/Instructional Technology0
Teacher Assistant/Aide5
Engineering Technology 27 completers
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician0
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician25
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician2
3-D Modeling and Design Technology/Technician0
Work and Family Studies (2 completers) 22 completers
Child Care and Support Services Management9
Child Care Provider/Assistant13
Legal Studies (1 completers) 9 completers
Legal Assistant/Paralegal9
English Language and Literature 48 completers
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing48
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 5 completers
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)5
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 0 completers
Physical Fitness Technician0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (1 completers) 27 completers
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies27
Construction Trades 25 completers
Mason/Masonry3
Carpentry/Carpenter22
Electrician0
Mechanics and Repairers 97 completers
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician0
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician6
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology44
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician0
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology8
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician3
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician36
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician0
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician0
Precision Production Trades 49 completers
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant8
Welding Technology/Welder34
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist3
Cabinetmaking and Millwork4
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 84 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant17
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician0
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist4
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist0
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder7
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant0
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)21
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)6
Surgical Technology/Technologist4
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer5
Mammography Technician/Technology0
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist11
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide9
Business 111 completers
Business Administration and Management54
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management0
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping22
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry12
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations1
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation1
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies3
Small Business Administration/Management7
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration11
Insurance0
Total856
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences (1 completers) 4 completers
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance4
Personal and Culinary Services 14 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist14
Barbering/Barber0
Education 5 completers
Early Childhood Education and Teaching5
Engineering Technology 1 completers
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician0
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician1
Legal Studies (1 completers) 8 completers
Legal Assistant/Paralegal8
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 11 completers
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies11
Construction Trades 9 completers
Carpentry/Carpenter9
Mechanics and Repairers 25 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology17
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology0
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician7
Precision Production Trades 12 completers
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant0
Welding Technology/Welder7
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist5
Cabinetmaking and Millwork0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 56 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant7
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician0
Medical/Clinical Assistant12
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant2
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1
Surgical Technology/Technologist0
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training34
Business 35 completers
Business Administration and Management26
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management0
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping4
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science5
Total180
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences (3 completers) 11 completers
Computer Programming/Programmer0
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician4
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0
Network and System Administration/Administrator3
Information Technology Project Management4
Personal and Culinary Services 2 completers
Culinary Arts/Chef Training2
Mechanics and Repairers 8 completers
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician0
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician0
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology3
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician5
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 0 completers
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training0
Total21

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 3,134 students have enrolled into Columbus Technical College. By gender, 948 male and 2,186 female students are attending the school.
There are 990 White (31.59%), 1,557 Black/African American (49.68%), 358 Hispanic (11.42%), 36 Asian (1.15%), and 544 students with other races. 9 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,1349482,186
American Indian/Native American15411
Asian361719
Black/African American1,5574061,151
Hispanic358132226
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander734
White990338652
Two More14340103
Un-Known19613
Non-resident Alien927

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