by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Columbia Southern University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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Columbia Southern University is in the top 10% of the country for business administration. More specifically it was ranked #141 out of 1,604 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia Southern University handed out 695 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 823 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1,241 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Columbia Southern University. This makes it the #9 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 42 students received their doctoral degrees in business administration in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at Columbia Southern University is $58,468. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Columbia Southern University paid an average of $270 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,528 | $5,528 |
| Fees | $280 | $280 |
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Of the 695 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in business administration from Columbia Southern University in 2022, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia Southern University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 171 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 320 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 165 |
Columbia Southern University does not offer an online option for its business administration bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Columbia Southern University Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from Columbia Southern University make a median salary of $70,859 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
The business administration program at Columbia Southern University awarded 1,009 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia Southern University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 293 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 349 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 288 |
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 224 students earned a associate's degree in business administration from Columbia Southern University. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia Southern University with a associate's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 53 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Columbia Southern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Resource Management | 144 |
| Marketing | 5 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 3 |
| Hospitality Management | 1 |
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