Columbia Southern University Rankings by Salary Score
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Columbia Southern University's Top Rankings
Columbia Southern University is ranked on 14 lists of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at Columbia Southern University
We calculated a salary score for each of Columbia Southern University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Columbia Southern University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for CSU Associate Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $16,600 | $43,210 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $11,430 | $43,900 | |
| Fire Protection | $9,500 | $63,010 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $18,490 | $50,860 | |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $13,370 | $70,740 |
Salary Scores for CSU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $22,000 | $51,160 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $21,560 | $57,320 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $22,190 | $53,650 | |
| Fire Protection | $18,750 | $69,550 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $21,250 | $46,000 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $25,040 | $47,260 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $20,440 | $34,700 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $21,510 | $68,220 | |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $21,330 | $70,370 |
Salary Scores for CSU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $37,080 | $61,150 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $38,680 | $56,540 | |
| Homeland Security | $33,380 | $72,830 | |
| Public Administration | $26,420 | $56,420 | |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $29,280 | $78,530 |
Most Recent Reviews
It took me some time but I finally finished my B.S. Will be starting a Masters in Homeland Security. I found the instructors pleasant 90% of the time. I really only had issues with an Academic Advisor but overall great experience that I think will help me in the future. I don't think it matters if this school is nationally accredited because most government jobs don't care about nationally versus regionally accredited schools... if your GI bill will pay for it, it will not matter in the long run.
I had an excellent experience with CSU. I was able to earn my bachelors degree at a scedule that worked for me. Upon graduation in 2002, I was hired at IBM. Because the degree is accredited, they had no issues with it. Later, I used this same CSU bachelors degree to get admitted to Benadictine University, where I earned my MBA. Contrary to what some are suggesting here, most RA schools WILL accept a nationally accredited degree. In fact most say it right on the admissions page. Please check and see for yourself.... Read More