Discover your path

Columbia State offers more than 80 academic paths. Find which path is the right fit for you!

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Agriculture: Animal Science

Associate of Science Degree

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Agriculture: Plant & Soil Science

Associate of Science Degree

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Biology

Associate of Science Degree

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Chemistry

Associate of Science Degree

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Civil Engineering

Associate of Science Degree

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Computer Science

Associate of Science Degree

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Criminal Justice

Associate of Arts Degree / Associate of Science Degree

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Electrical Engineering

Associate of Science Degree

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Information Systems

Associate of Science Degree

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Mathematics

Associate of Science Degree

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Mechanical Engineering

Associate of Science Degree

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Physics

Associate of Science Degree

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Business: Administrative Professional Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Computer Info Tech: Cyber Defense

Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Computer Info Tech: Mobile Technologies

Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Computer Info Tech: Networking

Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Computer Info Tech: Programming

Associate of Applied Science Degree

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General Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Art (Studio)

Associate of Arts Degree

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Graphic Design

Associate of Arts Degree / Associate of Science Degree

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Music

Associate of Arts Degree / Associate of Science Degree

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Theatre Arts

Associate of Arts Degree / Associate of Science Degree

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Exercise Science

Associate of Science Degree

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Nutrition and Food Science

Associate of Science Degree

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Physical Education

Associate of Science Degree

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Pre-Allied Health Sciences

Associate of Science Degree

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Pre-Clinical Laboratory Science

Associate of Science Degree

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Pre-Dental Hygiene

Associate of Science Degree

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Pre-Health Professions

Associate of Science Degree

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Veterinary Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Pre-Physical Therapy

Associate of Science Degree

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Pre-Occupational Therapy

Associate of Science Degree

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Sports and Leisure Management

Associate of Science Degree

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Imaging Sciences

Associate of Science Degree

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Anesthesia Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Medical Informatics

Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Medical Laboratory Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Nursing

Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Business: Medical Office Administration

Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Radiologic Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Respiratory Care

Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Anthropology

Associate of Arts Degree / Associate of Science Degree

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Communication Studies

Associate of Arts Degree / Associate of Science Degree

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Early Childhood Education (Pre K-3)

Associate of Science in Teaching Degree

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Elementary Education (K-5)

Associate of Science in Teaching Degree

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English

Associate of Arts Degree

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Foreign Language

Associate of Arts Degree

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Geography

Associate of Arts Degree / Associate of Science Degree

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History

Associate of Arts Degree / Associate of Science Degree

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Humanities

Associate of Arts Degree / Associate of Science Degree

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International Affairs

Associate of Arts Degree

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Kinesiology

Associate of Science Degree

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Mass Communication

Associate of Arts Degree / Associate of Science Degree

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Philosophy

Associate of Arts Degree / Associate of Science Degree

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Political Science

Associate of Arts Degree / Associate of Science Degree

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Psychology

Associate of Arts Degree / Associate of Science Degree

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Public Relations

Associate of Arts Degree / Associate of Science Degree

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Secondary Education: English

Associate of Science in Teaching Degree

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Secondary Education: Math

Associate of Science in Teaching Degree

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Secondary Education: Social Studies

Associate of Science in Teaching Degree

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Social Work

Associate of Arts Degree / Associate of Science Degree

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Sociology

Associate of Arts Degree / Associate of Science Degree

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Special Education

Associate of Science Degree

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Accounting

Associate of Science Degree

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Agriculture: Agricultural Business

Associate of Science Degree

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Business Administration

Associate of Science Degree

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Economics

Associate of Arts Degree / Associate of Science Degree

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Finance

Associate of Science Degree

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Business: Management

Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Management

Associate Degree

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Marketing

Associate of Science Degree

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University Parallel

Associate of Arts Degree / Associate of Science Degree

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Business Technical Certificate

Technical Certificate

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Computed Tomography

Technical Certificate

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Computer Networking

Technical Certificate

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Cyber Security

Technical Certificate

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Emergency Medical Services

Technical Certificate

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Engineering Systems Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree / Technical Certificate

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Film Crew Technology

Technical Certificate

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Hospitality & Tourism Management

Technical Certificate

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Criminal Justice

Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Web Design & Mobile Technologies

Technical Certificate

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Pre-Apprentice Lineworker Academy

Workforce & Continuing Education

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Phlebotomy

Workforce & Continuing Education

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Business And Industry Training

Workforce & Continuing Education

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ACT Prep Classes

Workforce & Continuing Education

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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program

Workforce & Continuing Education