Columbia Southern University Rankings by Salary Score

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Columbia Southern University's Top Ranking
Columbia Southern University is ranked on 1 list 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
I completed a MBA with emphasis on Public Administration in 2014 and it opened the door for my career which has put me at a six-figure salary. I was completing an MPA at a state school; however, I found it difficult to balance the scheduling options with working full time. I was aware of Columbia Southern University being a good value to utilize the GI Bill and knew they were very veteran-friendly. I took a job with huge upside potential as a graduate school intern with permanent placement contingent on finishing... Read More
I am very happy to have graduated from CSU with my MBA. Education is what you vision it be for yourself. I have returned to CSU for my DBA recently. I can say from experience that I'm happy to have returned to CSU for another learning experience. CSU is a well rounded university for not only the working adult but also for anyone who desires an affordable education. CSU is no diploma mill. Whoever believes and says otherwise should do more research on accreditation standards for national and regional bodies... Read More