Columbus Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

University of Phoenix
Columbus, Georgia

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

Columbus Technical College
928 Manchester Expy
Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: insurance, licensed practical nurse, computer networking, accounting technology, industrial mechanics, operations management, nursing assistant, data processing tech.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 3,604 students, 2,910 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Georgia Military College-Columbus Campus
2601 Cross Country Dr Bldg B
Columbus, Georgia 31906

• Programs: general studies, education, family studies, criminal justice and safety, pre-nursing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 186 students, 164 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Rivertown School of Beauty
4747 B Hamilton Road
Columbus, Georgia 31904

• Programs: cosmetology, personal grooming, barber, cosmetoloty instructor.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 188 students, 376 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Southeastern Beauty School Midtown Dr Columbus
1826 Midtown Dr
Columbus, Georgia 31906

• Programs: cosmetology, barber, cosmetoloty instructor.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 40 students, 48 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Southeastern Beauty School N Lumpkin Rd Columbus
3448 N Lumpkin Rd
Columbus, Georgia 31903

• Programs: cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 42 students, 79 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Beacon University
6003 Veterans Parkway
Columbus, Georgia 31909-4663

• Programs: bible studies, pastoral counseling, theological and ministerial studies, business and related services, psychology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 204 students, 156 full-time equivalent.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-490. Math: 390-500. Writing: 390-489.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Columbus State University
4225 University Ave
Columbus, Georgia 31907-5645

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: criminal justice and safety, social studies, early childhood education, registered nursing, business management, marketing, computer and info science, educational administration.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 7,593 students, 6,474 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,200 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-550. Math: 420-550.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.