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