Columbus Technical College
Public in Columbus, GA. 25 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering culinary, Drafting/CAD, diesel/heavy equipment, auto technician and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 83 | $42,086 | – | – |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 79 | $27,637 | $16,949 | $193 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 26 | not reported | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Certificate | 22 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 62 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 26 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 56 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 77 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 21 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 63 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 39 | not reported | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 18 | not reported | – | – |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (certificate): graduates earned $27,637 one year out, 20% above the national median for cosmetology certificate programs ($23,061).
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (certificate): graduates earned $42,086 one year out, 15% below the national median for CNA & LPN certificate programs ($49,706).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and Nails (Columbus, GA), about 3 miles away
- Miller-Motte College-Columbus (Columbus, GA), about 3 miles away
- Chattahoochee Valley Community College (Phenix City, AL), about 7 miles away
- Point University (West Point, GA), about 28 miles away
- Andrew College (Cuthbert, GA), about 52 miles away
Before you apply
- Culinary Arts & Baking: What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Diesel & Heavy Equipment: Which engine makes and electronics do students train on?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.