Columbia State Community College

Columbia State Community College is located in Columbia, Tennessee. This community college was established in 1966 and it serves more than 5000 students. The school even has the distinction of being Tennessee’s very first community college. Students can earn associate’s degrees in various fields and will also have several certificate opportunities. Columbia State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school also takes part in the Tennessee Transfer Pathway system, making it easy to transfer credits to four-year universities in Tennessee.

The Columbia State nursing program allows students to pursue associate’s degrees in nursing. There will also be certain advanced placement options for LPNs who are seeking to gain RN status. The Columbia State nursing program has a competitive admissions process and is a very sought-after program. It boasts excellent success rates on the NCLEX licensure exams, scoring above the national and state averages. Students also find employment in the field of nursing very easily upon graduation. This nursing program has been approved by the Tennessee State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).