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Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL · Private For-Profit · General
Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit institution in Orange Beach, AL. Enrolls 13,053 students, offers 12 programs with earnings data, and has a 35% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
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SAT Combined (75th)
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Enrollment
13,053
Completion Rate
35%
Cost of Attendance
$18,002
In-State Tuition
$5,808
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,808
Programs
12
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 12 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($18K)
Showing 12 of 12 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $83,927 | — | $18,002 | 4.7x | |
| 2 | Fire ProtectionBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $82,718 | $87,912 | $18,002 | 4.6x | |
| 3 | Quality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $78,532 | $91,754 | $18,002 | 4.4x | |
| 4 | Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,546 | $74,518 | $18,002 | 4.1x | |
| 5 | Homeland SecurityBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,313 | — | $18,002 | 3.5x | |
| 6 | Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $61,894 | — | $18,002 | 3.4x | |
| 7 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,461 | $61,453 | $18,002 | 3.4x | |
| 8 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,468 | $63,635 | $18,002 | 3.2x | |
| 9 | Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,843 | $59,483 | $18,002 | 3.0x | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,644 | $82,769 | $18,002 | 3.0x | |
| 11 | Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,692 | $60,480 | $18,002 | 2.9x | |
| 12 | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,439 | $44,714 | $18,002 | 2.1x |