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Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALPrivate For-ProfitTown Setting
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Overview & Identity
Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit institution located in the town setting of Orange Beach, AL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 12.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private For-Profit
Student Population
12.2K (Large)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing22% of degrees
Health Sciences10% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,847
Earnings 5yr: $94,061
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,774
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,518
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,480
Earnings 5yr: $91,754
Debt: $28,415
Homeland Security.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,851
Earnings 5yr: $83,721
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $89,203
Earnings 5yr: $78,497
Debt: $25,876
Fire Protection.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,735
Earnings 5yr: $87,912
Debt: $21,248
Fire Protection.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,114
Earnings 5yr: $80,640
Debt: $10,500
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,340
Earnings 5yr: $84,183
Debt: $16,710
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $84,636
Earnings 5yr: $85,911
Debt: $16,426
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,292
Earnings 5yr: $74,518
Debt: $27,071
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,103
Earnings 5yr: $75,617
Debt: N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $78,159
Earnings 5yr: $80,703
Debt: $27,275
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,738
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $34,056
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,452
Earnings 5yr: $80,102
Debt: N/A
Homeland Security.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,703
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $32,683
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,354
Earnings 5yr: $61,453
Debt: $30,204
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,343
Earnings 5yr: $63,635
Debt: $31,284
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,208
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,000
Earnings 5yr: $62,396
Debt: $17,078
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,135
Earnings 5yr: $62,524
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$14,580
In-State Tuition$6,760
Out-of-State Tuition$6,760
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
24%
Pell Grants
26%
Take Loans
43%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$55,140
+15% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$63,534
Completion Signals
33%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
71%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,980
Est. Monthly Payment
$151/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
64%
Men36%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 64% men and 36% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
54%
Part-Time Share
34%
Avg Family Income
$43,353
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