Business & Commerce at Columbus State University
If you plan to study Business & Commerce, consider the program at Columbus State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Columbus State University is in Columbus, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 38 business & commerce degrees were granted at Columbus State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Columbus State University
Many students take online classes at Columbus State University. Among 7,913 students, 2,575 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,296 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Columbus State University
Use these rankings to compare Columbus State University’s Business & Commerce program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #8 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #16 of 17 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #71 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #121 of 138 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #319 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #532 of 567 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from Columbus State University
Those who finish Columbus State University’s Business & Commerce program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,781 |
| 2 years | $39,585 |
| 3 years | $40,454 |
| 4 years | $49,756 |
| 5 years | $54,271 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Business & Commerce graduates from Columbus State University take home a median $49,756, compared with $52,011 for all Columbus State University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Business & Commerce graduates from Columbus State University is $31,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Business & Commerce graduates at Columbus State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Business & Commerce graduates at Columbus State University are 53% women (20) and 47% men (18).
Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Program at Columbus State University
Of the 38 bachelor’s business & commerce degrees awarded at Columbus State University, 53% were women (20) and 47% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbus State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 34% of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbus State University, lower than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at Columbus State University
This Business & Commerce program at Columbus State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 38 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Graduates of the Business & Commerce program at Columbus State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Business & Commerce graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.