Trade and career programs at Columbus Technical College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding | Certificate | 175 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Certificate | 137 | n/a | $46,644 | n/a |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 121 | $27,637 | $22,383 | n/a |
| Carpentry | Certificate | 119 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 91 | $42,086 | $53,548 | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 60 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 41 | n/a | $59,379 | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 32 | n/a | $29,212 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 28 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Truck driving (CDL) | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Columbus Technical College cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $4,052 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $18,552 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $7,638 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $7,129 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $6,325 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,253 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $12,263 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,522 |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 26% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- 52% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $39,157 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $8,756 in federal student loans.
- 58% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Columbus Technical College cost?
Tuition and fees are $4,052 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $7,638 in 2024-25.
What is the completion rate at Columbus Technical College?
26% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Columbus Technical College graduates earn?
LPN and CNA certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $42,086 one year after finishing.
Is Columbus Technical College accredited?
Columbus Technical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Miller-Motte College-Columbus, Columbus: $24,040 a year
- Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and Nails, Columbus: $23,000 a year
- Gwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville: $3,524 a year
- Chattahoochee Technical College, Marietta: $3,540 a year
- Central Georgia Technical College, Warner Robins: $3,448 a year
- West Georgia Technical College, Waco: $3,410 a year
More: all trade schools in Georgia · Columbus Technical College on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.