Columbus Technical College

2025 Average Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees are $7,262 at Columbus Technical College. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $1,465. The total cost of attendance is $21,202 when a student lives off-campus.

2025 Average Costs of Attendance
Tuition & Fees	$7,262
Books & Supplies	$1,465
Room & Board	$9,190
Other Living Expenses	$3,285
Total Cost of Attendace (COA)	$21,202

¹Columbus Technical College does not offer on-campus housing facilities and the COA is computed based on off-campus living.²The tuition & fees are based on out-of-state rates.

Vocational Programs Information

Total Number of Vocational Programs
	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Online Programs	3	19	6	4
Overall Programs	17	76	30	12

Columbus Technical College offers 135 certificate and vocational programs through less than 12-weeks Certificate, 1-year certificate, 2-Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. Of that, 32 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

We note again Columbus Technical College mainly offers associate degrees. Check its area of study page for all degrees and program information at the school. The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.

List of Vocational Programs at Columbus Technical College

Computer and Information Sciences

What is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Computer Programming/Programmer	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	4
Computer Programming, Specific Applications	NOT OFFERED	3	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	2	NOT OFFERED	1
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	0
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)	0	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/Administrator	NOT OFFERED	17	NOT OFFERED	2
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance	NOT OFFERED	12	7	NOT OFFERED
Information Technology Project Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	3

Personal and Culinary Services

What is Education program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	NOT OFFERED	25	14	NOT OFFERED
Barbering/Barber	NOT OFFERED	2	2	NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist	NOT OFFERED	22	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist	NOT OFFERED	16	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef	NOT OFFERED	0	0	NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	6
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant	NOT OFFERED	4	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Institutional Food Workers	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Education

What is Engineering Technology program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Educational/Instructional Technology	0	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	10	NOT OFFERED
Teacher Assistant/Aide	3	1	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

What is Work and Family Studies program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Robotics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/Technician	6	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	0	0	NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	0	0	NOT OFFERED
3-D Modeling and Design Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

What is Legal Studies program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Child Care and Support Services Management	NOT OFFERED	15	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant	1	130	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

What is English Language and Literature program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	NOT OFFERED	4	2	NOT OFFERED

English Language and Literature

What is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing	NOT OFFERED	14	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

What is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)	NOT OFFERED	53	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies

What is Science Technologies/Technicians program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Physical Fitness Technician	4	1	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Science Technologies/Technicians

What is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

What is Construction Trades program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	24	10	NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science	NOT OFFERED	1	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

What is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Mason/Masonry	NOT OFFERED	1	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Carpentry/Carpenter	38	14	7	NOT OFFERED
Electrician	NOT OFFERED	3	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

What is Precision Production Trades program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	8	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician	5	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician	0	1	NOT OFFERED	0
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	NOT OFFERED	62	20	NOT OFFERED
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	0
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	4	15	6	4
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	6	3	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	66	8	9
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	0
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (other)	NOT OFFERED	10	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

What is Transportation and Materials Moving program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	2	0	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	54	61	17	NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist	NOT OFFERED	2	0	NOT OFFERED
Cabinetmaking and Millwork	NOT OFFERED	10	0	NOT OFFERED

Transportation and Materials Moving

What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor	NOT OFFERED	29	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

What is Business program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Dental Assisting/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	50	9	NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	0	0	NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist	NOT OFFERED	8	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder	NOT OFFERED	11	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	11	NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	7	3	NOT OFFERED
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	9	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	9	3	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	5	0	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Mammography Technician/Technology	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist	NOT OFFERED	17	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medication Aide	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage	NOT OFFERED	12	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	NOT OFFERED	0	26	0
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide	7	38	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

What is Business program?

	Less than 12 Weeks Cert.	1 Year Cert.	1-2 Years Cert.	2-4 Years Cert.
Dental Assisting/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	50	9	NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	0	0	NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist	NOT OFFERED	8	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder	NOT OFFERED	11	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	11	NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	7	3	NOT OFFERED
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	9	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	9	3	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	5	0	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Mammography Technician/Technology	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist	NOT OFFERED	17	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medication Aide	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage	NOT OFFERED	12	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	NOT OFFERED	0	26	0
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide	7	38	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	40	17	NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management	2	2	2	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	10	4	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	3	NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry	NOT OFFERED	11	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies	NOT OFFERED	2	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	10	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration	NOT OFFERED	21	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Insurance	NOT OFFERED	0	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

On-Campus Student Services

Columbus Technical College provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided