| Beacon University | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Doctoral and First Professional | Columbus, 31909 |
| Columbus State University | Public, 4 years or more | Masters | Columbus, 31907 |
| Columbus Technical College | Public, 2 to 4 years | Associates | Columbus, 31904 |
| Georgia Military College-Columbus Campus | Public, 2 to 4 years | Associates | Columbus, 31906 |
| Rivertown School of Beauty | Private, Non-profit, Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Columbus, 31904 |
| Southeastern Beauty School | Private, Non-profit, Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Columbus, 31903 |
| Southeastern Beauty School | Private, Non-profit, Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Columbus, 31906 |
| University of Phoenix-Columbus Georgia Campus | Private, Non-profit, 4 years or more | Masters | Columbus, 31904 |
