Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL columbiasouthern.edu 13,053 students

Columbia Southern University operates as a fully online institution, so there is no traditional campus. The university's location in Orange Beach, Alabama, however, provides a backdrop of the Gulf Coast region. As a primarily online university, Columbia Southern caters to a diverse student body, many of whom are working adults and professionals seeking career advancement. The university distinguishes itself through its focus on online learning and flexible degree programs.

Programs

Analyzed in dataset

Earnings

$63,373

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

71/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$5,808

Sticker price (est.)

Programs at Columbia Southern University

12 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Information Sciences Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →	82	$53,644/yr	Very High	34.6x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	77	$58,468/yr	High	26.4x
Fire Protection Compare across schools →	75	$82,718/yr	Moderate	36.8x
Quality Control & Safety Technology Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	75	$78,532/yr	High	38.5x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →	75	$51,692/yr	High	25.0x
Criminal Justice Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →	73	$60,461/yr	Moderate	25.5x
IT Management Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Compare across schools →	72	$61,894/yr	Very High	25.6x
Allied Health Professions Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare across schools →	69	$83,927/yr	Moderate	35.1x
Human Resources Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools →	69	$53,843/yr	High	24.6x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools →	67	$74,546/yr	High	31.1x
Homeland Security Compare across schools →	61	$62,313/yr	Moderate	25.8x
Mental Health Services Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools →	53	$38,439/yr	Moderate	18.2x