Location: Columbus, GA•In-State Tuition: $5,751•Out-of-State Tuition: $16,805•Admission Rate: 99%•Avg SAT: 994
Median Earnings (1yr)
$105,126
93rd percentile
Sample: 20 graduates Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Columbus State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Columbus State University earns $105k — 93th percentile among education doctoral programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in Georgia

Education doctoral's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (2 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Columbus State UniversityColumbus$5,751$105,126———
University of West GeorgiaCarrollton$5,971$96,760$94,271——
National Median—$83,275———

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with education graduates

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Teachers and Instructors, All Other

All teachers and instructors not listed separately.

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.