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Centura College - Columbia

Centura College - Columbia (previously Beta Tech) is a private, for-profit institute located in Columbia, South Carolina. With close to 300 students enrolling in this institute each year, Centura College offers a number of academic programs including those in computer and information sciences, computer systems networking and telecommunications, medical and clinical assistance, and system administration. These programs lead to certificates.

Centura College - Columbia offers student services including academic counseling and employment assistance. Extensive financial aid programs are also available for full-time undergraduate students. Eligible candidates can apply for various Federal and Pell grants.

Campus Location

7500 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29223
USA
Main Tel: (803) 754-7544
Web Site

The campus is in a large suburb.

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
< 1 year certificate2203
Associate 1

Students

Student enrollment was 387 in 2007-2008 (249 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Centura College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Centura College - Columbia:

Schools Similar to Centura College

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1Bryant and Stratton College-BuffaloBuffalo, NY614
2Bryant and Stratton College-ClevelandCleveland, OH621
3East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational ProgramWest Covina, CA672
4Centura College - Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA1,423
5Centura College - Newport NewsNewport News, VA224
6Bryant and Stratton College-AlbanyAlbany, NY621
7Harris-Stowe State UniversitySaint Louis, MO1,882
8Bryant and Stratton College-Main SyracuseSyracuse, NY786
9Monroe College-New RochelleNew Rochelle, NY2,018
10San Joaquin Valley College-VisaliaVisalia, CA892

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.


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Highlights

Compared to other schools:

Centura College - Columbia Highlights

  • Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering.
  • Racially diverse student body.
  • Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
  • Library on-campus.
  • Weekend study option.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (18 awarded)

  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (186 awarded)

  • Medical/Clinical Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (16 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (0 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

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