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Columbus, Georgia is home to Columbus Tech. Columbus is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Columbus Tech go up to the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in hospitality, office and administration, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Columbus Tech has broad appeal.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Columbus Tech has 3,530 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Columbus Technical College is to foster economic growth and development and to enhance the quality of life for the citizens in its region. More specifically the College will provide Knowledge and skills that prepare students to enter the workforce. Knowledge and skills that allow working students to advance in their careers. Customized, workforce-oriented education and training that meet the needs of employers."
More complete details are provided below.
Columbus Technical College
928 Manchester Expy
Columbus, GA 31904-6572
http://www.columbustech.org
Columbus Tech awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 206 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, industrial mechanics, HVAC, computer repair, appliance repair, communications install and repair, electrical installation and repair |
| Business And Management | 181 | insurance, accounting technology, operations management, call center operation |
| Medical Support And Technology | 169 | surgical tech, phlebotomy, medical assistant, pharmacy tech, radiographyer, dental hygienist, dental assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 119 | computer networking, web design, data processing tech |
| Office And Administration | 113 | general office occupations, administrative assistant, data entry |
| Medical Adminstration | 103 | medical office assistant |
| Production Trades | 101 | welding, cabinetmaking, machine shop assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 100 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Hospitality | 47 | hospitality management |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 44 | cosmetology |
| Education And Teaching | 29 | early childhood education |
| Construction Trades | 20 | carpentry |
| Engineering Technician | 19 | electronics tech, drafting |
| Media | 6 | printing equipment operation |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 2 | applied horticulture |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | child care provider |
Number of programs and degrees for Columbus Tech in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 641 | 28 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 400 | 24 |
| Associate's degree | 127 | 12 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 92 | 6 |
In 2005, Columbus Tech had a total enrollment of 3,530 students (2,205 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 40% |
| Black | 53% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 87% |
| Alabama | 13% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Columbus, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,362 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,478 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Columbus Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 562400)
Columbus Tech has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 7 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 40 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 29 | $58,562 | 41 | $52,421 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 29 | $58,562 | 41 | $52,421 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Insurance
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Columbus Tech Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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