Columbia Southern University Student Outcomes

  • 4 Year
  • Orange Beach, AL
  • 5.0 6 reviews
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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

35% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

22% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for Columbia Southern University
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 18% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 21% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 22% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Columbia Southern University. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Columbia Southern University is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

Data Not Available
Average salary after attending Columbia Southern University
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $61,800 per year
after 7 years N/A
after 8 years N/A
after 9 years N/A
after 10 years N/A

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Columbia Southern University students who are working and no longer in school is N/A.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$16,404

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

34%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$169 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

46% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your Columbia Southern University student loan debt, explore your options.

Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to Columbia Southern University often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=450933.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026