| Allen University | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Bachelors | Columbia, 29204 |
| Benedict College | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Bachelors | Columbia, 29204 |
| Beta Tech | Private, Non-profit, Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Columbia, 29223 |
| Columbia College | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Masters | Columbia, 29203 |
| Columbia International University | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Doctoral and First Professional | Columbia, 29203 |
| Harley's Beauty and Barber Career Institute | Private, Non-profit, Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Columbia, 29204 |
| Institute of Cosmetic Arts | Private, Non-profit, Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Columbia, 29209 |
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nail Design | Private, Non-profit, Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Columbia, 29210 |
| Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Masters and First Professional | Columbia, 29203 |
| South University | Private, Non-profit, 4 years or more | Masters | Columbia, 29203 |
| Southeastern School of Neuromuscular & Massage Therapy | Private, Non-profit, Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Columbia, 29210 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | Public, 4 years or more | Doctoral and First Professional | Columbia, 29208 |
| W L Bonner College | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Bachelors | Columbia, 29203 |
