Established in 1958, Columbus State University (CSU) offers programs in a range of disciplines, including arts, business, education and nursing. In the 2010-11 academic year, the university offered 46 undergraduate and 42 graduate degree programs. The university's campus is located northwest of downtown, and the CSU RiverPark, the university's fine and performing arts campus, occupies historic downtown buildings. The RiverPark campus also contains student housing and a space science center.
Part of the Georgia System of Technical Colleges, Columbus Technical College opened in 1961. The college confers diplomas, certificates and associate's degrees in applied business, health sciences and professional and technical services. Majors include nursing, education, criminal justice and business studies, as well as a wide range of technical studies, from air conditioning repair to welding and joining technology. The college's campus is located north of downtown Columbus.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College was established in 1973 and is located across the Chattahoochee River on a 103-acre campus in Phenix City, Alabama. Each year the college enrolls approximately 2,000 students. Students can enroll in two-year Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, as well as career programs leading to the Associate in Applied Science degree. Short-term, intensive certificate programs are also available at the college.
Established in 1879, the Georgia Military College is a liberal arts junior college based at the Old Capitol Building in Milledgeville, Georgia. It operates six campuses, including one in Columbus. The college confers Associate of Science degrees in a range of disciplines, including business administration, criminal justice, education, general studies, health and physical education, history, homeland security and emergency management, information technology, paralegal studies, pre-nursing, psychology and sociology.
The University of Phoenix is a for-profit educational institution with locations throughout North America. Established in 1976, the university caters to working adults and offers flexible learning opportunities. The university's campus in Columbus offers programs in arts and sciences, business management, criminal justice, education, human service, nursing and health care, psychology and technology. The university confers associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees.
Troy University was founded in 1887 as the Troy State Normal School. Today, the university operates campuses across Alabama, including Phenix City. The university offers bachelor's and master's degree programs in business, education, counseling and psychology and nursing. Students can also enroll in the Doctor of Nursing practice program at the Phenix City campus.