Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL · Private for-profit · 12,176 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$67K
In-state tuition
$6K
Out-of-state tuition
$6K
Graduation rate
30%
Acceptance rate
—
Median debt
$12K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $21K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | — |
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 71% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $63K |
| Undergraduate composition | 61% White · 19% Black · 1% Hispanic · 1% Asian |
| Official website | www.columbiasouthern.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection. | $70K | $16K |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | $68K | $28K |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | $60K | $24K |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $53K | $21K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $50K | $28K |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | $48K | $23K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $47K | $26K |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | $46K | $24K |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | $37K | $29K |
Compare with similar colleges in — AL
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis College | — | — | $10K | $34K |
| Fortis College-Dothan | — | — | $10K | $35K |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Birmingham | — | — | $10K | $31K |
| Blue Cliff Career College | — | — | $8K | $26K |
| New Beginning College of Cosmetology | — | — | $6K | $22K |
| Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound | — | — | $19K | $68K |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Huntsville | — | — | $10K | $22K |
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