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Offered Degrees BS, MS, Doctorate, AS, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Online Courses Not Offered
Total Programs 106
Salary after Completing $18,100 - $54,100

Offered Degrees at CSU

Columbus State University is categorized by Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie categorization. Columbus State University offers 122 programs through on-site (classroom) only. It offers Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate and Post-Graduate Certificate degree. The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
Offered Degrees and Number of Programs
Columbus State University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's90
Bachelor's480
Master's300
Doctorate (Research)10
Less Than 1 Year Certificate160
1-2 Years Certificate20
Post-Bachelor's Certificate80
Post-Master's Certificate80
Total1220
*Salary data is from College Scoreboard

Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program

Associate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate (Research)Less Than 1 Year Certificate1-2 Years CertificatePost-Bachelor's CertificatePost-Master's Certificate

CSU Associate's Programs

Columbus State University offers Associate's degree with 9 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Associate's degree).
Associate's Programs
Columbus State University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Communication and Journalism [+] 0
Communication--
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1
Computer and Information Sciences--
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1-
Engineering [+] 2
Engineering (other)2-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 32
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies27-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)5-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 4
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies3-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)1-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production1-

CSU Bachelor's Programs

Columbus State University offers Bachelor's degree with 48 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Bachelor's degree).
Bachelor's Programs
Columbus State University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Communication and Journalism [+] 68
Communication68-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 55
Computer and Information Sciences41$51,500
Information Technology13-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1-
Education [+] 71
Special Education and Teaching9-
Elementary Education and Teaching24-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching7-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching12-
Art Teacher Education2-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education--
Mathematics Teacher Education--
Music Teacher Education10-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching--
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education--
Social Studies Teacher Education--
Drama and Dance Teacher Education7-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 1
Foreign Languages and Literatures1-
Spanish Language and Literature--
English Language and Literature [+] 23
English Language and Literature23$23,500
Rhetoric and Composition--
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 5
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies5-
General Studies--
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 50
Biology/Biological Sciences50$21,700
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 8
Mathematics8-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 52
Kinesiology and Exercise Science52-
Physical Sciences [+] 18
Chemistry6-
Geology/Earth Science--
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other)12-
Psychology [+] 55
Psychology55$24,500
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 50
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies50-
Social Sciences [+] 62
Political Science and Government17-
Sociology45$27,900
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 85
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts38$18,100
Art/Art Studies2-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation3-
Drawing16-
Music8-
Music Performance18-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 122
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse122$54,100
Business [+] 172
Business/Commerce55$38,600
Business Administration and Management34$36,100
Accounting26$37,400
Finance14$35,800
Management Information Systems9-
Marketing/Marketing Management34$25,700
History [+] 16-
History16$29,600

CSU Master's Programs

Columbus State University offers Master's degree with 30 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Master's degree).
Master's Programs
Columbus State University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 11
Environmental Science11-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 30
Computer and Information Sciences30-
Education [+] 177
Educational Leadership and Administration29-
Special Education and Teaching17$44,500
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances--
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services12$32,800
Elementary Education and Teaching19-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching4-
Secondary Education and Teaching25-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching3-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)49-
Art Teacher Education3-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education--
Mathematics Teacher Education--
Music Teacher Education--
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching7-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education--
Social Science Teacher Education--
Social Studies Teacher Education--
Drama and Dance Teacher Education9-
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist--
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 3
Kinesiology and Exercise Science3-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 56
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies56-
Social Sciences [+] 18
Social Sciences (other)18$35,000
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 13
Music Performance13-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 115
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse14-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing101-
Business [+] 56
Business Administration and Management27$47,400
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)29$67,000
History [+] 1-
History1-

CSU Doctorate (Research) Programs

Columbus State University offers Doctorate (Research) degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Research) degree).
Doctorate (Research) Programs
Columbus State University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Education [+] 16-
Education (other)16-

CSU Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs

Columbus State University offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 16 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree).
Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Columbus State University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Communication and Journalism [+] 0
Mass Communication/Media Studies--
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 4
Computer and Information Sciences1-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design--
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration--
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance3-
Education [+] 2
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor2-
Engineering [+] 1
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering1-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 1
Spanish Language and Literature1-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 0
Mathematics--
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 9
Medieval and Renaissance Studies3-
International/Global Studies6-
Social Sciences [+] 2
Geographic Information Science and Cartography2-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 18-
Design and Visual Communications--
Film/Cinema/Video Studies1-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production16-
Music Theory and Composition1-

CSU 1-2 Years Certificate Programs

Columbus State University offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 2 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the 1-2 Years Certificate degree).
1-2 Years Certificate Programs
Columbus State University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Communication and Journalism [+] 0
Communication--
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 107-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies107-

CSU Post-Bachelor's Certificate Programs

Columbus State University offers Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree with 8 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree).
Post-Bachelor's Certificate Programs
Columbus State University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1-
Education [+] 2
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)1-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor1-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0
Gerontology--
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 7
Music Performance7-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling--
Medical Informatics--
Business [+] 1-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration1-

CSU Post-Master's Certificate Programs

Columbus State University offers Post-Master's Certificate degree with 8 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Post-Master's Certificate degree).
Post-Master's Certificate Programs
Columbus State University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Education [+] 33-
Educational Leadership and Administration8-
Administration of Special Education3-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services--
Elementary Education and Teaching16-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching1-
Secondary Education and Teaching4-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education--