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Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia · Public · Founded N/A

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Avg Earnings (5yr)

$39,190

Acceptance Rate

99%

Graduation Rate

43%

Annual Tuition

$5,751

At a Glance

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Total Students

5,537

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Retention Rate

73%

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Faculty Ratio

18

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Financial Aid

42%

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Median Debt

$26,000

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Campus Setting

City

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Institution Type

Public

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Columbus State University is a public institution with a very high acceptance rate of 99.2%. The university has a student population of 5,537. The in-state tuition is $5,751, and 41.7% of students receive financial aid. The median debt for graduates is $26,000.

Graduation rates are 42.6%, with a retention rate of 72.7%. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $44,821. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $39,190, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $44,544.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$45k

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$39k

5 YEARS

$45k

10 YEARS

Top 74% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Columbus State University alumni earn a median salary of $44,821. Five years after graduation, the median salary decreases to $39,190. However, ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $44,544. The median debt for graduates is $26,000, and 41.7% of students receive financial aid.

Columbus State University has a 99.2% acceptance rate and a 42.6% graduation rate. The retention rate is 72.7%. The in-state tuition is $5,751. The university has a student population of 5,537.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

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Graduates 224 / yr
Median Salary $74,454

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

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Graduates 112 / yr
Median Salary $101,632

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

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Graduates 84 / yr
Median Salary $55,810

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

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Graduates 83 / yr
Median Salary $71,153

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.

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Graduates 72 / yr
Median Salary $30,382

Communication and Media Studies.

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Graduates 65 / yr
Median Salary $32,078

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

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Graduates 65 / yr
Median Salary $56,660

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

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Graduates 58 / yr
Median Salary $82,799

Biology, General.

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Graduates 56 / yr
Median Salary $28,947

Health and Physical Education/Fitness.

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Graduates 55 / yr
Median Salary $29,310

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

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Graduates 55 / yr
Median Salary $39,714

Sociology.

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Graduates 54 / yr
Median Salary $34,899

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Campus Location

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Columbus, Georgia

Columbus, GA 31907-5645

Columbus State University is located in Columbus, Georgia. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Columbus State University has an acceptance rate of 99%.