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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 my graduate studies. Once I completed my MBA, I was made permanent and within four years my salary exceeded the six-figure threshold. I am still employed in this career today and I am very well aware that CSU facilitated this by allowing me to receive a quality education with the scheduling freedom that comes with online coursework. Furthermore, I find myself an individual that benefits from learning on my own as opposed to attending lectures and completing group projects. This was all around my style of learning without any detriment to the level of education that I was receiving. With their Regional Accreditation, they meet the gold standard for an employer to accept the validity of a degree and a potential student can have the assurance that regulating bodies have found the education being offered to be on par with set guidelines. Long story short, the education I received at CSU enabled me to establish a lucrative career and having been a state school student I can attest that the quality of the education being delivered at CSU was as good as any coursework that I had done at a brick-and-mortar. Completing a degree can be difficult when one must also work standard business hours. Even though I had the option to attend school in the evening at my state school, it was a rush and often times depending on my workload at my place of employment, I found myself to be mentally exhausted but yet I was prescribed the time that I was to receive my education and had to "grind it out". For me, the freedom of online education was exactly what I needed and CSU delivered. I have zero regrets about attending CSU and have plenty to show for the education that I received. Also, it is worth noting that CSU was excellent in dealing with the Post 9/11 GI Bill and even Gold Ribbon veteran benefits. I am glad that CSU is well discussed in veteran and active duty circles. Other schools have given me the run-around with my GI Bill benefits to the point of frustration.

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 before making false claims against a university who values its programs and student learners outcomes.