I Chose Columbus State
Hear from our students and alumni about why Columbus State is the smart choice.
Every day, students just like you choose Columbus State Community College to help them achieve their goals. Some value our affordable tuition and transfer partnerships. Others are attracted by our career-relevant curriculum and employer connections. Some need the flexibility to juggle work and school, and everyone benefits from our supportive, student-first culture.
Although they come from many different backgrounds, there’s one thing our students have in common: They chose Columbus State to help them achieve the education for the career they want. Employers seek out our graduates to fill high-demand, well-paid jobs in fields such as IT, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, logistics, construction, and STEM. Four-year colleges and universities recruit our transfer students because they’re better-prepared for success. Wherever you look, you’ll find successful CState grads across Central Ohio caring for patients, fueling Columbus’s booming tech industry, manufacturing products essential to daily life, work, health, and safety, solving supply chain problems, and more.
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Affordable Quality. Transferable Credit.
A high-quality education shouldn’t come with a high price tag. At Columbus State, students can access cutting-edge curriculum taught by experienced, dedicated faculty without taking on great debt. We offer the lowest tuition in the region by far, and our grants, scholarships and paid work opportunities bring the overall cost of college down even further. Whether they start at Columbus State and transfer to a four-year school to complete their bachelor’s, or they launch their career with an associate degree, our graduates credit their Columbus State education for equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and experiences they need to thrive in college and in their chosen field.
Degrees for In-Demand Careers
Jobs requiring a college degree are projected to grow rapidly over the next decade, especially in healthcare and information technology. In fact, eight out of the ten fastest growing occupations require an associate degree or above. In many cases, an industry-recognized certificate will give you enough education and training to get started in a career and continue your education while you work your way up — with employer-funded tuition assistance. Columbus State offers a wide range of two-year degrees and short-term certificates designed to prepare you for the career you want. Our practical, cutting-edge classes are developed with input from the region’s top employers, so you graduate with the skills and knowledge you need to launch a successful career.
College Built to Fit Your Life
At Columbus State, you get the flexibility and support you need to balance life, work, and school without sacrificing academic excellence or a sense of connection. Our average class size is 20 students, which means you get personal attention from faculty. Our students often combine in-person and online classes for additional flexibility. Since 2017, 80% of our graduates completed one or more online classes on their way to earning a degree. Likewise, our student support services — including tutoring, career services and mentorship, counseling, and help with technology access, food, and other essentials — can be accessed in-person, after normal business hours, and remotely via email, phone or online chat.