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Columbia Graduate Schools

Graduate Schools in Columbia, South Carolina

There are at least 7 colleges in Columbia that have graduate programs. This includes schools that offer Doctorate, Graduate Certificate and Master's degree programs. The specific degree types offered by each school are included below. Popular graduate degrees include Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Masters in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).

Graduate schools in Columbia offer the following graduate degree programs: business and management, computer science and engineering, education and teaching, family and social work, hospitality, medical administration, medicine, nursing and emergency medicine, security and law enforcement and therapy and counseling.

In addition, there are 4 business schools in Columbia, SC: South University - Campus, Strayer University, University of Phoenix and University of South Carolina-Columbia.

For more graduate school options, we have also compiled a list of all Graduate Schools in South Carolina.

Graduate Schools in Columbia

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

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, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Master

Graduate Schools in Columbia with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Columbia College
1301 Columbia College Dr
Columbia, South Carolina 29203

  • Programs: education courses, community psychology, social services.
  • Degrees/Certificates: 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: Several programs. Most popular include: theology, ministry, teacher ed, counseling psychology, ESL instruction, curriculum and instruction, missionary studies, theological and ministerial studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: 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: law, library science, social work, educational administration, business management, pharmacy, international business, medicine.
  • Degrees/Certificates: 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.

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