Trade Schools in Columbus, GA

Columbus, GA has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 950 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $8,500 to $25,240, with a median of $19,400 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $27,637 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Columbus Technical College, Miller-Motte College-Columbus and Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and Nails.

3
Schools
950
Graduates last year
$19,400
Median program tuition
$27,637
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Columbus, GA

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Columbus Technical College

Columbus, GA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, Carpentry and CDL Truck Driving and 18 more
Average net price
$7,638
Completion rate
26%
Type
Public

Miller-Motte College-Columbus

Columbus, GA

Programs
Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$22,362
Completion rate
60%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Columbus

Point University

West Point, GA

Programs
Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$24,955
Completion rate
60%
Type
Private nonprofit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Columbus, GA?

The median published tuition is $19,400 (range $8,500 to $25,240, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and Nails ($8,500) and Miller-Motte College-Columbus ($21,040). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 12 months to finish (7 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 16 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $27,637 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Columbus, GA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Columbus Technical College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.