Columbus Technical College offers more than 80 programs and has an annual student enrollment around 6,200. Columbus Technical College boasts an overall job and/or continuing education rate of approximately 90 percent. To support its mission of economic growth and providing an educated work force, the College offers a myriad of financial aid opportunities including the Georgia HOPE Grant/Scholarship, the Federal Pell Grant, and the VA/GI Bill.

Columbus Technical College is a two-year institution of higher learning that offers associates degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates of credit. Many of our classes are transferable to four-year instiutions.

The College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate in applied science degrees.

There are four schools at the College: Health Sciences, Applied Business, Professional and Technical Services and General Studies. Approximately 45-50 percent of the student body at Columbus Technical College are pursuing a career in the health sciences arena.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: Is Columbus Technical College affordable and does it have financial aid options?

Answer 1: There is plenty of financial aid available for Columbus Technical College students. These include: the HOPE Grant/Scholarship, Pell Grant, VA/GI Bill, and many scholarship opportunities.  

Question 2: Is Columbus Technical College accredited?

Answer 2: CTC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate in applied science degrees. There are also several accrediation agencies devoted to specific programs. Visit our website www.columbustech.edu for a complete listing.  

Question 3: Does Columbus Technical College offer flexible class schedules?

Answer 3: Yes! Columbus Technical College offers day, night, online, and hybrid classes. Many of our students work while going to school so this helps keep things in balance. 

Question 4: How do I apply?

Answer 4: Visit our website www.columbustech.edu for details. In a nutshell, you must be at least 16 (in some cases, 17), have a high school diploma or GED, pay small application and technology/instructional support fees and pass a few required tests.

 Question 5: Does Columbus Technical College offer continuing education and/or professional development classes?

Answer 5: Yes. The Columbus Technical College department of Economic Development offers classes in health and safety, computers and technology, financial services, professional development, and more.