Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,760
Avg Cost (In-State)
$6,760
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
35.3%
Graduation Rate
12,176
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
Rolling admissions
Common App
No
Test Policy
Test Free
Essays Required
0
Letters of Rec
0
Interview
Not required
Essays: No essays required for admission
Note: Online university with open enrollment policy; official transcripts from all previously attended institutions required
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$55,140
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$63,534
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
35%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $58,468 | $69,343 | 695 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | $78,532 | $94,480 | 455 |
| Fire Protection. | $82,718 | $88,735 | 240 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $60,461 | $70,354 | 170 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | $51,692 | $61,821 | 143 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | $53,843 | $62,061 | 103 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $53,644 | $63,248 | 77 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | $74,546 | $81,292 | 58 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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