Centura College - Columbia

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

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.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering.
• High female/male ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, for-profit.
• Academic calender: Continuous.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Students

Student enrollment was 157 in 2009-2010 (213 full-time equivalent).

Students under 25 years old represent 31% of the student body. About 18% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (10 awarded)

• Accounting and Business/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (15 awarded)

• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (0 awarded)

• Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded)

• Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (89 awarded)

• Medical/Clinical Assistant

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (0 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration