Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).
Earnings Distribution
How Columbus State University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus State University | $80,800 | $81,253 | +1% |
| Kettering University | $111,776 | $129,972 | +16% |
| Boston University | $65,605 | $113,244 | +73% |
| New York University | $91,612 | $109,108 | +19% |
| Hofstra University | $107,388 | $108,857 | +1% |
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Columbus State UniversityColumbus | $5,751 | $80,800 | $81,253 | — | — |
 San Diego State UniversitySan Diego | $8,290 | $114,126 | — | — | — |
 Kettering UniversityFlint | $46,380 | $111,776 | $129,972 | — | — |
 Hofstra UniversityHempstead | $55,450 | $107,388 | $108,857 | — | — |
 University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis | $16,488 | $100,441 | — | — | — |
 Farmingdale State CollegeFarmingdale | $8,576 | $95,554 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $73,606 | — | — | — |
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About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Columbus State University, approximately 44% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.