Martin Methodist College is a four-year liberal art institution that has educated young people since its founding in 1870. The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and School accredits the college in recognition of the school's commitment to education and improving policies. In the 2010-2011 school year, the total estimated cost of attending Martin Methodist College was around $27,218. This amount includes tuition, books and room and board.
The school is committed to admitting students who display dedication to academic excellence. Students must have a 2.25 GPA upon high school graduation, rank in the top 50th of their class and score a 750 on their SATs or an 18 on the ACT to be accepted. Some exceptions are made in special circumstances.
The Tennessee Technology Center at Pulaski was one of 26 centers in the state that legislation passed by the state's General Assembly in 1963 made possible. The school provides small classes with a hands-on learning curriculum that prepares students to work in one of 16 programs on four campuses. Degrees from this institution help students land jobs in business systems technology, computer applications, computer operating systems and network technology and other fields that are in demand.
With an administration dedicated to seeing its' graduates succeed, Tennessee Technology Center's four campuses admits around 1,200 students every year. In the 2011 school year, students could expect to pay for tuition, credit-based fees and book costs every trimester. The average tuition cost that year was $912 per semester. Students in the practical nursing and industrial welding technology pay an extra $100 in tuition costs.
Only two higher education institutions are located in Pulaski. However, about 19 miles away, Columbia State Community College has its Lawrenceburg Campus. With five locations throughout the state, Columbia State Community College is a two-year institution with more than 50 areas of study.
Students can take classes in the school's Regents Online Degree Programs, take classes on-campus and online towards an Associate of Art, Science or Applied Science and complete technical certificate programs.
Columbia State Community College offers more than $10 million in financial aid every year and, in 2010, had 5,581 students taking classes for credits. Incoming students' tuition varied based on whether they live in-state, with their parents or on their own in 2010 to 2011. An out-of-state student might expect to pay $23,634, a student living with parents would pay $11,625 and someone not living with parents $15,258 per academic year.
The Fayetteville College of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences Inc. is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences and located about 30 miles from Pulaski. The college offers small classes working hands-on with the latest equipment and preparing students to take the State Board Examination upon graduation.
Fayetteville College of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences Inc. teaches students to be successful skin therapists, makeup artists, stylists or salon owners. Students learn self-reliance, public and personal hygiene and good business practices during their tenure and while working in the school's operational professional clinic.