Columbus Colleges

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, Medical Administration, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Master

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

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: insurance, call center operation, administrative assistant, general office occupations, cosmetology, industrial mechanics, accounting technology, welding.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 3,604 students, 2,176 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: Associate's.
• Student Body: 186 students, 149 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. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 188 students, 188 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Southeastern Beauty School
3448 N Lumpkin Rd
Columbus, Georgia 31903

• Programs: cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 42 students, 42 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Southeastern Beauty School
1826 Midtown Dr
Columbus, Georgia 31906

• Programs: cosmetology, barber, cosmetoloty instructor.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 40 students, 40 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Beacon University
6003 Veterans Parkway
Columbus, Georgia 31909-4663

• Programs: theological and ministerial studies, bible studies, business and related services, ministry, pastoral counseling, psychology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 204 students, 147 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 8 student capacity.
• SAT: not generally required.
• 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, educational administration, business management, computer and info science.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 7,593 students, 5,971 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,200 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-560. Math: 440-550.
• 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.