Columbus Technical College
Columbus Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Columbus, GA. It offers 154 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1990 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 3,307 students attended Columbus Technical College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 83 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 77 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 206 (full-time) and 101 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Columbus Technical College is 27% and transfer-out rate is 9%. The retention rate is 52% at the school.
| Student Population | 3,307 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 27% |
| Number of Faculty | 160 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Columbus Technical College is $7,262
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
83% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,809 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $7,262 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $5,809 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Columbus Technical College offers 110 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, 1,464 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 71 | 13 | 978 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 28 | 5 | 211 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 11 | 3 | 30 |
| Total | 110 | 21 | 1,464 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Columbus Technical College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 1,464 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 978 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 211 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 30 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✔ (3 completers) | 10 completers |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 1 |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | ✔ | 3 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | 0 |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | ✔ | 1 |
| Information Technology Project Management | ✔ | 5 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 9 completers |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 9 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 11 completers |
| Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 3 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 30 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 3,307 students have enrolled into Columbus Technical College. By gender, 1,030 male and 2,277 female students are attending the school.
There are 961 White (29.06%), 1,747 Black/African American (52.83%), 331 Hispanic (10.01%), 28 Asian (0.85%), and 563 students with other races. 16 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,307 | 1,030 | 2,277 |
| American Indian/Native American | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Asian | 28 | 11 | 17 |
| Black/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 More | 201 | 74 | 127 |
| Un-Known | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Non-resident Alien | 16 | 5 | 11 |
Directory Information
- 928 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA
- 706-649-1800
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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