Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, Alabama · 4-year · Private for-profit
Columbia Southern University is a 4-year private for-profit college in Orange Beach, Alabama, offering 29 programs reported to the U.S. Department of Education. Its average net price is $14,580 a year.
At a glance
- Average net price
- $14,580
- Graduation rate
- 33%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $63,534
- Median debt
- $21,339
- Undergrads
- 12,176
From the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Net price is the average cost after grants and scholarships. Colleges can't edit these numbers.
Programs offered
Programs where Columbia Southern University awarded credentials in 2023-24 (IPEDS).
Business and management (8) ⌄
- Business Administration and Management Associate's degree · Bachelor's degree · Master's degree · Doctorate (research) · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Finance Postbaccalaureate certificate · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Hospitality Administration / Management Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Human Resources Development Master's degree
- Human Resources Management / Personnel Administration Bachelor's degree · Postbaccalaureate certificate · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Marketing Postbaccalaureate certificate · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Organizational Leadership Bachelor's degree · Master's degree
- Project Management Postbaccalaureate certificate · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Computer and information sciences (2) ⌄
- Computer and Information Systems Security / Auditing / Information Assurance Bachelor's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Information Technology Associate's degree · Bachelor's degree · Master's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Public safety, law enforcement, and firefighting (8) ⌄
- Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Administration Bachelor's degree · Master's degree
- Criminal Justice / Police Science Associate's degree · Bachelor's degree
- Crisis / Emergency / Disaster Management Bachelor's degree · Master's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Critical Infrastructure Protection Associate's degree
- Fire Science / Fire-fighting Associate's degree · Bachelor's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Fire Services Administration Bachelor's degree · Postbaccalaureate certificate · Master's degree
- Forensic Science and Technology Bachelor's degree
- Homeland Security Bachelor's degree · Master's degree
Education (1) ⌄
- Educational / Instructional Technology Master's degree
Health professions (5) ⌄
- Emergency Medical Technology / Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate's degree · Bachelor's degree
- Health / Health Care Administration / Management Associate's degree · Bachelor's degree · Postbaccalaureate certificate
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist / Coder Associate's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Psychiatric / Mental Health Services Technician Bachelor's degree · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
- Public Health Master's degree
Natural resources and conservation (1) ⌄
- Environmental Studies Bachelor's degree · Postbaccalaureate certificate · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Liberal arts and general studies (1) ⌄
- General Studies Associate's degree
Engineering technology (1) ⌄
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology / Technician Associate's degree · Bachelor's degree · Postbaccalaureate certificate · Master's degree · Post-master's certificate · Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Public administration and social services (1) ⌄
- Public Administration Postbaccalaureate certificate · Master's degree
Parks, recreation, and fitness (1) ⌄
- Sport and Fitness Administration / Management Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Sources: IPEDS 2023-24 directory and completions (NCES, IPEDS unit 450933); College Scorecard (June 2026). About our data.