Columbus Technical College is an ABFSE-accredited mortuary science program located in Columbus, Georgia. This page summarizes the key cost and outcome data you should review before applying.
Quick Facts
- Location: Columbus, Georgia
- Program type: Budget public/community college path
- Degree type: certificate
- Ownership: public
- In-state tuition: $4,052 per year
- Out-of-state tuition: $7,262 per year
- Median graduate debt: $8,756
- 10-year earnings: $34,238
- Completion rate: N/A
- Student body: 2,719
Tuition & Estimated Total Cost
| Cost Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition per year | $4,052 |
| Out-of-state tuition per year | $7,262 |
| Estimated in-state tuition total | $8,104 |
| Estimated out-of-state tuition total | $14,524 |
| Median graduate debt | $8,756 |
Tuition is only one part of the real investment. Students should also account for lost income during school, apprenticeship pay, licensing costs, relocation, and job search time. Use the Career ROI Calculator to model the full 10-year return.
Career Outcomes
| Outcome | Value |
|---|---|
| 10-year earnings | $34,238 |
| Completion rate | N/A |
| Median debt | $8,756 |
Georgia morticians earn a median salary of $49,990 with a location quotient of 0.99.
If you plan to work in Georgia, compare this school against local salary data in the Georgia salary guide. If you plan to move after graduation, use the Best States Ranker and Market Map to find stronger job markets.
Is Columbus Technical College a Good Fit?
This program fits students who want the lowest possible tuition and are comfortable building local funeral home connections during school.
A good choice depends on your target state, expected salary, total debt, and whether you need in-state tuition. Do not compare tuition alone; compare tuition, debt, completion, earnings, and local job demand together.
Compare Nearby or Similar Programs
Other programs in Georgia
- Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service — $20,950 in-state tuition
- Ogeechee Technical College — $3,388 in-state tuition
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- East Mississippi Community College — Scooba, MS · $4,095 in-state tuition
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- Delgado Community College — New Orleans, LA · $4,279 in-state tuition
- Northwest Mississippi Community College — Senatobia, MS · $3,740 in-state tuition
- Salt Lake Community College — Salt Lake City, UT · $4,426 in-state tuition
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