Columbus State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Columbus State University at a glance
5,625
students enrolled
1,667
degrees and certificates a year
42%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$13,115
average net price a year
Tuition $4,371 in state, $15,424 out of state
$39,190
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$44,544
median earnings, 10 years after entry
87% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 18% | 306 |
| Education | 17% | 289 |
| Business & management | 14% | 231 |
| Security & protective services | 10% | 167 |
| Computer & information sciences | 9% | 147 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics, mechatronics and automation | 5 | 4 |
The job market around Columbus State University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Muscogee County, where the college is.
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119
open professional jobs
8
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
3%
ask for AI skills
3 jobs
4.2%
unemployment in Muscogee County
2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier
$56,622
median household income
Muscogee County
37%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.7% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, education, business & management, which lead to clinical (13 open), programs (1 open), finance (11 open), sales (14 open), operations (25 open).
Hiring most: Synovus (18), RPM International (8), ScionHealth (6), iHeartMedia (3), Marsh McLennan (3), Terracon Consultants (3), Advantage Solutions (2), Aflac (2).
What they hire for: Operations (25), Engineering (14), Sales (14), Clinical (13), Finance (11), Human Resources (10). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Lower Chattahoochee Workforce Development Board.
- Columbus Career Center, Georgia Department of LaborColumbus · 706-649-7423 · 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Columbus State University?
- Columbus State University enrolls about 5,625 students and is a public 4-year institution in Columbus, Georgia. It awards about 1,667 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Columbus State University?
- 42% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Columbus State University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,190 six years after entry and $44,544 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Columbus State University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Columbus State University awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Columbus State University?
- 119 open professional jobs are listed in Muscogee County, 8 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Synovus has the most openings.
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