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Columbus Technical College is located in Columbus, Georgia, United States. It was established in the year 1961. Originally, the college was a unit of the Muscogee County school District and was known as the Columbus Area Vocational Technical School. Columbus Technical College offers students associate degrees and technical certificates in various subjects including accounting, nursing, and technical studies. Online courses are also offered for the benefit of outstation students. The college has various schools under it. These include:
- School of Applied Business
- School of Economic Development
- School of General Studies
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Professional and Technical Services
Columbus Technical College has many registered student organizations including the American Welding Society, Student Nurses’ Association, National Technical Honor Society, Phi Beta Lambda, and International Student Association.
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Campus Location928 Manchester Expy
Columbus, GA 31904-6572
USA
Main Tel: (706) 649-1800
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Columbus Technical College HighlightsWhere Columbus Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in business and management, computer science and engineering, hospitality, mechanics and repair, medical adminstration, production trades, and office and administration.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 588 | 31 | | 1-2 year certificate | 246 | 20 | | Associate | 214 | 19 | | 2-4 year degree | 68 | 6 |
Columbus Tech StudentsThe student enrollment at Columbus Tech was 3,604 in 2007 (2,176 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,542 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,838 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid: Columbus Tech participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 3 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 73 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (47 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (278 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
- Insurance
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (71 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (11 awarded) COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (28 awarded) - Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (31 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (26 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (1 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY (29 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (3 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (131 awarded) - 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
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
MEDIA (3 awarded) - Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (52 awarded) - Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
- Medical Reception/Receptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (144 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (100 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (100 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (61 awarded) - Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
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