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: Accounting, Criminal Justice, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Information Technology, International, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Psychology
• Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Master

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

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: medical office assistant, general office occupations, welding, automobile mechanics, surgical tech, insurance, computer networking, accounting technology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 3,530 students, 2,205 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, criminal justice and safety, education, business management.
• Degrees/Certificates: Associate's.
• Student Body: 175 students, 140 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.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 157 students, 157 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Southeastern Beauty School
1826 Midtown Dr
Columbus, Georgia 31906

• Programs: barber, cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 34 students, 34 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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: 50 students, 50 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Beacon University
6003 Veterans Parkway
Columbus, Georgia 31909-4663

• Programs: bible studies, psychology, pastoral counseling, business management.
• Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 248 students, 176 full-time equivalent.
• 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: computer and info science, social studies, criminal justice and safety, educational administration, early childhood education, registered nursing, business management, marketing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 7,469 students, 5,798 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,029 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.