by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Columbia Southern University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 27 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Columbia Southern University as a strong choice for health professions, ranked #750 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 750 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Alabama | 6 of 45 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 101 of 662 |
The following degree levels are available for health professions at Columbia Southern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 331 |
| Associate’s | 223 |
| Certificate | 3 |
| Master’s | 96 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This health professions area of study at Columbia Southern University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia Southern University conferred 331 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Columbia Southern University ranks competitively among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Columbia Southern University earn a median of $47,704 a year. This is lower than $66,570, the median for all majors at Columbia Southern University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Columbia Southern University, health professions students borrow a median amount of $29,469 in student loans. This is above $26,229, the typical median for all majors at Columbia Southern University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,640 | $5,944 |
| Fees | $280 | $280 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia Southern University were White. Approximately 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia Southern University with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 63 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 201 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 55 |
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia Southern University conferred 223 associate’s degrees in health professions.
Columbia Southern University is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 64% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of health professions associate’s degree graduates at Columbia Southern University were White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia Southern University with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 171 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 29 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia Southern University conferred 3 certificate degrees in health professions.
Columbia Southern University has not been ranked for health professions at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of health professions certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of health professions certificate degree graduates at Columbia Southern University are Black or African American. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia Southern University with a certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Columbia Southern University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 96 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
