| Columbia Area Vocational Technical School | Public, Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Columbia, 65203 |
| Columbia Beauty Academy | Private, Non-profit, Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Columbia, 65203 |
| Columbia College | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Masters | Columbia, 65216 |
| Cosmetology Concepts Institute | Private, Non-profit, Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Columbia, 65202 |
| Stephens College | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Masters | Columbia, 65215 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | Public, 4 years or more | Doctoral and First Professional | Columbia, 65211 |
| University of Missouri-Systems Office | Public, Administrative Unit Only | Doctoral and First Professional | Columbia, 65211 |
