Columbus Technical College

Columbus, GA · Public · Certificate degrees · City

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About Columbus Technical College

Columbus Technical College is a mid-sized, public institution in Columbus, GA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 2,719 students. 27% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $34,238.

Open

Acceptance

$4,001

Net price

2,719

Enrollment

27%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$4,001

Average net price

$4,052

In-state tuition

$7,262

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$600

Books & supplies

$13,144

Total cost of attendance

57%

Students receiving Pell grants

Students with federal loans

$8,756

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$3,383

$30–48K

$4,543

$48–75K

$6,170

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Mechanic & Repair Tech28.3%

Health & Nursing21.3%

Business9.1%

Precision Production8.0%

Personal & Culinary Services5.8%

Construction Trades4.6%

Computer Science4.1%

Humanities3.6%

Criminal Justice2.6%

Transportation1.6%

After Graduation

$34,238

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$28,884

Median earnings (6 yrs)

27%

Graduation rate

52%

Retention rate

57%

Earn more than a HS grad

$4,524

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,719

Total enrollment

68%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

42%

First-generation

Gender balance

70% women

30% men

Race & ethnicity

Black

54%

White

29%

Hispanic

10%

Two or more races

Asian

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

American Indian / Alaska Native

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