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Best Community Colleges in Columbus: Transfer, Tuition & Programs for 2026

GradeToGrad Editorial Team

February 5, 2026

Compare 10+ Columbus community colleges with tuition, earnings, and transfer data.

Why Community College in Columbus?

Columbus's community colleges offer an affordable entry point to higher education, with tuition well below four-year university rates. Strong transfer agreements with state universities mean you can start at a CC and finish your bachelor's degree at a fraction of the cost.

Community Colleges in Columbus

Columbus State Community College (Columbus)

Tuition: $5,338/year | Enrollment: 17,128 | 6-year earnings: $36,895

Hondros College of Nursing (Columbus)

Tuition: $19,902/year | Enrollment: 3,091 | 6-year earnings: $49,239

Nursing ADN graduates earn $66,589/year.

MyComputerCareer at Columbus (Columbus)

Tuition: N/A/year | Enrollment: 824 | 6-year earnings: $47,448

Fortis College-Columbus (Westerville)

Tuition: $14,148/year | Enrollment: 761 | 6-year earnings: $33,189

Nursing ADN graduates earn $57,316/year.

Ohio State College of Barber Styling (Columbus)

Tuition: N/A/year | Enrollment: 323 | 6-year earnings: $15,590

Aveda Institute-Columbus (Columbus)

Tuition: N/A/year | Enrollment: 242 | 6-year earnings: $24,063

Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County (Newark)

Tuition: N/A/year | Enrollment: 220 | 6-year earnings: $37,881

Mason Anthony School of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences (Columbus)

Tuition: N/A/year | Enrollment: 175

How to Choose

Priority	Best Fit
Lowest tuition	Columbus State Community College ($5,338/yr)
Best post-grad earnings	Hondros College of Nursing ($49,239 at 6yrs)

Financial Aid

Federal Pell Grants (up to $7,395/year) often exceed full community college tuition. Check your state's grant and scholarship programs — many states offer free or reduced CC tuition for qualifying residents.

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