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Columbus State University

Columbus, GA columbusstate.edu 5,537 students

Columbus State University's campus is located in Columbus, Georgia, with a mix of modern facilities and green spaces. The university is known for its strong arts programs, particularly in theater and music, contributing to a vibrant campus atmosphere. Students benefit from the university's location near the Chattahoochee Riverwalk and downtown Columbus, providing opportunities for recreation and cultural experiences. The university also has a strong connection to the local military community, given its proximity to Fort Benning.

Programs
20
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$37,856
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$5,751
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $16,805/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Columbus State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 44% of students receive Pell Grants; 42% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $10,370 $41,480
$30K – $48K $10,797 $43,188
$48K – $75K $13,287 $53,148
$75K – $110K $15,598 $62,392
$110K+ $15,428 $61,712
Sticker price (no aid) $5,751 $23,004
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Columbus State University

20 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
Nursing Compare across schools →
88
$74,454/yr High 34.7x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
84
$56,660/yr Very High 39.5x
Finance Compare across schools →
74
$46,812/yr Very High 24.3x
Accounting Compare across schools →
72
$47,646/yr Very High 22.1x
Business Compare across schools →
64
$37,852/yr High 22.6x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
63
$40,616/yr High 20.3x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
63
$37,561/yr High 21.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
61
$41,780/yr High 18.0x
Management Information Systems Compare across schools →
58
$53,153/yr Very High 22.1x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
57
$39,714/yr Moderate 17.7x
Marketing Compare across schools →
55
$34,223/yr Very High 23.1x
Sociology Compare across schools →
45
$34,899/yr High 17.9x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
41
$29,310/yr Moderate 17.1x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
38
$32,078/yr High 12.9x
Biology Compare across schools →
37
$28,947/yr High 17.0x
Psychology Compare across schools →
36
$25,492/yr High 16.7x
English Compare across schools →
32
$23,987/yr Very High 17.6x
Health Sciences Compare across schools →
31
$30,382/yr High 16.9x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
31
$22,798/yr Moderate 8.9x
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →
24
$18,769/yr Moderate 11.3x