Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Columbus State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 58% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 17th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (GA wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Columbus State University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,454 | $89,659 | +1% | #382 of 966 | #318 | $20,744 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $56,660 | $80,694 | -13% | #289 of 459 | #271 | $29,750 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $46,812 | $65,380 | -22% | #397 of 452 | #385 | $24,750 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $53,153 | $63,514 | -24% | #148 of 166 | #150 | $26,450 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $47,646 | $61,389 | -19% | #687 of 796 | #677 | $23,625 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $57,008 | -10% | #396 of 565 | #335 | — |
| Business/Commerce | $37,852 | $53,246 | -22% | #244 of 271 | #244 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $34,223 | $52,588 | -24% | #482 of 516 | #476 | $28,500 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | $50,864 | -15% | #124 of 138 | #118 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $39,714 | $49,956 | -10% | #492 of 660 | #481 | $28,740 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $29,310 | $49,912 | -9% | #416 of 610 | #403 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $37,561 | $49,673 | -27% | #1095 of 1176 | #1088 | $27,732 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $32,078 | $48,499 | -14% | #490 of 660 | #473 | $27,235 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $40,616 | $48,125 | -6% | #248 of 345 | #259 | $27,500 |
| Biology | $28,947 | $47,819 | -16% | #740 of 841 | #737 | $27,275 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,780 | $46,723 | -1% | #393 of 680 | #414 | $28,544 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $30,382 | $45,997 | -25% | #148 of 156 | #143 | $26,970 |
| Sociology | $34,899 | $44,506 | -15% | #391 of 462 | #382 | $28,500 |
| English Language and Literature | $23,987 | $42,316 | -13% | #460 of 576 | #438 | $28,000 |
| Psychology | $25,492 | $41,266 | -19% | #938 of 1027 | #945 | $25,390 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $22,798 | $35,560 | -14% | #345 of 423 | #331 | $29,983 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $18,769 | $34,931 | -12% | #210 of 255 | #198 | $25,000 |
| Music | — | $18,218 | -58% | #268 of 268 | #268 | $25,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Columbus State University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $160,248
- Avg rent near campus: $1,250/mo — vs ~$724/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 31903 (10.3% cap, Columbus)
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🏆 Where Columbus State University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,424 |
| Room | $6,512 | |
| Board | $5,270 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $24,797 | $35,851 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $10,370 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $10,797 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $13,287 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $15,598 |
| $110,001+ | $15,428 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Columbus State University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology