Columbus State University
Columbus, Georgia · Public · 5,625 undergraduates
Of 37 programs with reported earnings, 36 leave graduates out-earning a typical Georgia high-school graduate (about $33,813/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 56 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,271 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,873 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,786 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,542 |
| $110k and up | $18,329 |
| All families (average) | $13,115 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $89,659 | +$55,846 | clears the bar | $20,744 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $111,944 | +$78,131 | clears the bar | $36,848 | 0.5 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $65,062 | +$31,249 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $62,834 | +$29,021 | clears the bar | $34,166 | 1.2 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $48,499 | +$14,686 | clears the bar | $27,235 | 1.9 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,997 | +$12,184 | clears the bar | $26,970 | 2.2 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's Degree | $94,267 | +$60,454 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,246 | +$19,433 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $41,266 | +$7,453 | clears the bar | $25,390 | 3.4 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $80,694 | +$46,881 | clears the bar | $29,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $49,912 | +$16,099 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,819 | +$14,006 | clears the bar | $27,275 | 1.9 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $49,956 | +$16,143 | clears the bar | $28,740 | 1.8 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $44,506 | +$10,693 | clears the bar | $28,500 | 2.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,723 | +$12,910 | clears the bar | $28,544 | 2.2 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 37 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 45% of students receive Pell grants · 42% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.