Columbus State University
Columbus, Georgia. 5,625 undergraduates. Admits 99% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($23,968) equals 48% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($49,706).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 70% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $43,717 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $49,706 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,968 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
73 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 79 | $81,672 | $63,080 | $11,575 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 24 | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 4 | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 12 | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 3 | — | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | — | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 1 | — | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 13 | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 3 | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 8 | — | — | — |
| Music | 10 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies | 2 | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 11 | — | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | 7 | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 22 | — | — | $22,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 3 | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 9 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, Other | 16 | $92,974 | $111,041 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | $86,646 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $67,339 | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | 8 | — | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 1 | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 1 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Georgia high schools that send the most students here
First-year enrollment from each high school's most recent graduating class, where this college ranked among the school's top five Georgia destinations. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
Getting in
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Quick answers
- How much does Columbus State University cost per year?
- The average net price at Columbus State University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $15,711 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Columbus State University graduates earn?
- Former Columbus State University students earn a median of $49,706 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Columbus State University?
- 42% of Columbus State University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Columbus State University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Columbus State University is $23,968. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
