The public schools in the city of Augusta are governed by the Richmond County Board of Education. This district contains 36 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, 8 high schools, 4 "magnet" schools, and 3 specialty schools.
The Medical College of Georgia offers degrees in dentistry, allied health sciences, nursing, and medicine. The college's telemedicine outreach serves patients all over the Southeastern United States. The Medical College operates its own hospital and clinic; other area hospitals include St. Joseph, University, Doctors, and Eisenhower. Augusta Technical College provides workforce training, with especially strong programs in allied health sciences and emergency medical technology.
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