Career in a Year

Equip Yourself for the Future

In a year or less, you could launch a new career. Attend Columbia State, and start one of our programs that can offer you a new beginning, provides security and creates stability. You may even qualify for free tuition through the Tennessee Promise and Tennessee Reconnect scholarship programs.

Engineering Systems Technology

"I chose Columbia State because they have a good mechanical engineering program and I heard a lot of good things about Columbia State and I actually saw something I wanted to be a part of." Rene Ornela, Columbia State Student

Computer Science

"At this moment, I am an IT systems technician at Acadia Healthcare and I've had the privilege to start as an intern there when I was actually still at Columbia State. Now they've had about three to four successful interns in the last two and a half years." Stephan Curley, Columbia State Alum

Steps to Enroll

To get started at Columbia State, click the link below for step-by-step instruction for your academic success.

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Academics Columbia State offers more that 80 academic programs, including both transfer and career-entry programs. Academics

Recruiters If you're looking to apply to Columbia State but have some questions, contact one of our recruiters. Admissions Recruiter

Adult Learners Returning to college when you are 24 or older can be challenging, confusing and intimidating. But, it can also be one of the most rewarding decisions you ever make! Adult Learners

Admissions Whether you're completing your first degree, learning skills that will propel you into the workforce or retooling in preparation for a change in career, you'll find Columbia State is a great place to start. Admissions

Veterans We are committed to providing veterans with a successful educational experience. Our goal is to provide excellent service to enrolled service members, veterans and their dependents or survivors. Veterans

Workforce & Continuing Education The Office of Workforce & Continuing Education is your source for training in southern Middle Tennessee. Develop new skills, improve your organization's performance or just learn something new. Workforce

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