Columbia Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

University of Phoenix
Columbia, South Carolina

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

Strayer University
Columbia, South Carolina

Strayer University (SU) has been providing college education for over 115 years, with many locations across the United States.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Master

Fortis College
Columbia, South Carolina

Looking to prepare for your dream career? Fortis College can give you the skills and training you need to succeed in the fast-growing and high-demand healthcare field.

• Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Production Trades, Science, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma

ECPI University
Columbia, South Carolina

ECPI University has offered many different campuses, as well as online, education for several different programs for almost 40 years.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Technician, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Degree, Diploma

South University Campus
Columbia, South Carolina

South University (AU) provides online and campus based classes, which are all rooted in the foundation of excellence the school has been known for since 1899.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Law, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Master

Medical Careers Institute
Columbia, South Carolina

Medical Careers Institute specialized in career training for a variety of medical careers. The school offers programs at more than a dozen campuses in Virginia and the Carolinas.

• Programs: Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Allen University
1530 Harden Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29204

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: social services, business management, religion, mathematics, biology, chemistry, education, elementary school teaching.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 651 students, 612 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 556 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Member of a national athletic association.

Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29204-1086

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, criminal justice and administration, biology, family studies, mass communication, general studies, psychology, social work.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 2,641 students, 2,724 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 2,210 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Centura College - Columbia
7500 Two Notch Road
Columbia, South Carolina 29223

• Programs: medical assistant, computer networking, administrative assistant, criminal justice and administration.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 387 students, 249 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Harley's Beauty and Barber Career Institute
1510 Ontario Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29204

• Programs: barber.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 9 students, 38 full-time equivalent.

Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology Columbia
7474 Garners Ferry Road
Columbia, South Carolina 29209

• Programs: cosmetology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 75 students, 92 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails
449 Saint Andrews Rd
Columbia, South Carolina 29210

• Programs: cosmetology, manicurist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 141 students, 155 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

W L Bonner College
4430 Argent Ct
Columbia, South Carolina 29203

• Programs: theological and ministerial studies, theology and religious vocations, bible studies, youth ministry, religious education, missionary studies, pastoral counseling.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 85 students, 27 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 8 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Columbia College
1301 Columbia College Dr
Columbia, South Carolina 29203

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: education courses, business management, elementary school teaching, speech pathology, human development and family studies, psychology, early childhood education, accounting.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 1,510 students, 1,426 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 604 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-570. Math: 450-550. Writing: 440-560.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Columbia International University
7435 Monticello Rd
Columbia, South Carolina 29203-1513

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: bible studies, theology, general studies, ministry, religious education, teacher ed, counseling psychology, mass communication.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 911 students, 770 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 480 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 510-620. Math: 480-600.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
4201 N Main St
Columbia, South Carolina 29203-5898

• Programs: ministry, theology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 153 students, 20 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 100 student capacity.
• Notable: Study abroad option.

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina 29208

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, biology, marketing, law, library science, experimental psychology, finance, social work.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 27,272 students, 23,449 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 6,115 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-630. Math: 550-650.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.