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Columbus Technical College

Columbus, Georgia Public 2-year Midsize city

Overview

Located in Columbus, Georgia, Columbus Technical College is a public two-year institution. The campus sits in a midsize city. It enrolled 3,307 students in fall 2024. It is part of Technical College System of Georgia.

Columbus Technical College offers certificates and associate degrees across 102 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other, Welding Technology, and Child Care Provider/Assistant. It awarded 1,822 degrees and certificates in 2024-25. 23 of its programs can be completed entirely online.

The school has an open admission policy. 52% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

Key figures

Open

Admission policy

3,307

Students enrolled

52%

First-year retention

1,822

Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25

102

Programs and majors

16:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

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Program levels

CertificateAssociate

Programs and majors offered 102

Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.

Mechanic and Repair Technologies 12

Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other CertificateAssociate Online option 282 graduates
Automobile CertificateAssociate 88 graduates
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician Certificate 82 graduates
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 40 graduates
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician Certificate 9 graduates
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician Certificate Online option 8 graduates
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician Certificate 5 graduates
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 1 graduate
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician Certificate
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Certificate
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician Certificate
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician Certificate

Health Professions 24

Registered Nursing Associate 69 graduates
Dental Assisting/Assistant Certificate 59 graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences CertificateAssociate 31 graduates
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate 17 graduates
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate 14 graduates
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Certificate 12 graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other Associate
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other Certificate
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Associate
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) CertificateAssociate Online option
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate Online option
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Certificate
Mammography Technology/Technician Certificate
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Certificate
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist Certificate
Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist Certificate
Medication Aide Certificate
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide Certificate
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant CertificateAssociate
Physical Therapy Assistant Associate
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer CertificateAssociate
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Associate
Surgical Technology/Technologist CertificateAssociate

Business, Management and Marketing 12

Business Administration and Management CertificateAssociate Online option 75 graduates
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration CertificateAssociate Online option 31 graduates
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping CertificateAssociate Online option 23 graduates
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry Certificate Online option 11 graduates
Small Business Administration/Management Certificate Online option 10 graduates
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management CertificateAssociate Online option 8 graduates
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science CertificateAssociate Online option 5 graduates
Entrepreneurship Certificate Online option 2 graduates
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation Certificate
Hospitality Administration/Management Associate
Insurance Certificate
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations Certificate

Family and Consumer Sciences 2

Child Care Provider/Assistant Certificate Online option 131 graduates
Child Care and Support Services Management Certificate Online option 15 graduates

Precision Production 4

Welding Technology Certificate 132 graduates
Cabinetmaking and Millwork Certificate 10 graduates
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Certificate 2 graduates
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant CertificateAssociate 2 graduates

Culinary, Cosmetology and Personal Services 10

Cosmetology Certificate 39 graduates
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Certificate 22 graduates
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Certificate 16 graduates
Culinary Arts/Chef Training CertificateAssociate 14 graduates
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science Associate 6 graduates
Barbering Certificate 4 graduates
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant Certificate 4 graduates
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef CertificateAssociate
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor Certificate
Institutional Food Workers Certificate

Construction Trades 4

Carpentry Certificate 59 graduates
Construction Trades, General Certificate 21 graduates
Electrician Certificate 3 graduates
Mason Certificate 1 graduate

Computer and Information Sciences 9

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance CertificateAssociate Online option 31 graduates
Network and System Administration/Administrator CertificateAssociate Online option 24 graduates
Computer Programming/Programmer CertificateAssociate Online option 8 graduates
Information Technology Project Management CertificateAssociate Online option 5 graduates
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate Online option 4 graduates
Computer Programming, Specific Applications Certificate Online option 3 graduates
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other Certificate Online option
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate Online option
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design CertificateAssociate Online option

Liberal Arts and General Studies 1

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other CertificateAssociate Online option 66 graduates

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting 2

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies CertificateAssociate Online option 46 graduates
Criminal Justice/Police Science Certificate 1 graduate

Transportation and Materials Moving 1

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor Certificate 29 graduates

Education 3

Early Childhood Education and Teaching CertificateAssociate 19 graduates
Teacher Assistant/Aide Certificate Online option 4 graduates
Educational/Instructional Technology Certificate

English Language and Literature 1

Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing Certificate 14 graduates

Legal Professions and Studies 1

Legal Assistant/Paralegal CertificateAssociate Online option 8 graduates

Engineering Technologies 12

Industrial Technology/Technician Certificate 6 graduates
3-D Modeling and Design Technology/Technician Certificate
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate
Biomedical Technology/Technician Associate
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians CertificateAssociate
Computer Certificate
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate
Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other Associate
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate
Robotics Technology/Technician Certificate

Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Kinesiology 2

Physical Fitness Technician Certificate 5 graduates
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Associate

Biological and Biomedical Sciences 1

Biology Associate

Science Technologies 1

Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician Certificate

Admissions

Admission policy: Open admission

Outcomes

Retention is for students who started in fall 2023 and returned in fall 2024.

First-year retention, full-time students: 52%
First-year retention, part-time students: 39%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 16:1

Degrees and certificates awarded

Awards conferred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

Associate degrees: 539
Certificates under 1 year: 1,070
Certificates of 1 to 2 years: 184
Certificates of 2 to 4 years: 29

Enrollment

Students, fall 2024: 3,307
Undergraduates, fall 2024: 3,307
Full-time, fall 2024: 28%
Students over the full 2024-25 year: 4,944
Full-time, 2024-25: 26%
Size category: 1,000 to 4,999 students

Student body

Share of all students enrolled during 2024-25. Small groups can round to zero and are not listed.

Women: 69%
Men: 31%
White: 29%
Hispanic or Latino: 10%
Black or African American: 53%
Asian: 1%
Two or more races: 6%
International (U.S. nonresident): 1%

Online and flexible learning

Distance education in 2024-25.

Programs that can be completed fully online: 23
Programs with a fully online option: 4
Online undergraduate programs: Yes
Students studying fully online: 34%
Students taking some online courses: 29%
Weekend or evening classes: Yes

Campus and services

Setting: Midsize city
Academic calendar: Semester
Part of: Technical College System of Georgia
Carnegie classification: Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
President: Martha Ann Todd
Services and opportunities: Academic and career counseling, Student employment services, Job placement for graduates, Accepts AP credit, Credit for life experience
For veterans and service members: Credit for military training, Dedicated veterans contact, Student veteran organization

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