Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL
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3.625
Based on 8 Reviews
Orange Beach, AL, 21982 University Lane
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Career Preparation A-
Students and Culture B+
Facilities B+
Activities and Groups B+
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Columbia Southern University is a large, private, four-year university enrolling 20,823 students and offering 40 degrees in Orange Beach, AL.

Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Columbia Southern University.

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
1
Business
3,080 recent grads, 5 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Business Administration and Management
535
920
1,099
8
9
Finance
9
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration
152
40
International Business
2
Marketing/marketing Management
2
4
Organizational Leadership
90
167
Project Management
43
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
2
Legal and Law
1,941 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Law Enforcement Administration
110
Police Science
287
417
Crisis/emergency/disaster Management
179
Fire Science/fire-Fighting
523
293
5
Fire Services Administration
127
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
3
Engineering
1,789 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Environmental Studies
135
37
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/technician
485
683
351
98
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
4
Education and Liberal Arts
238 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
General Studies
234
Sport and Fitness Administration/management
4
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
5
Healthcare
200 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Health/health Care Administration/management
190
10
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
6
Computer Technology
160 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Information Technology
141
19
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
7
Human and Social Sciences
111 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Behavioral Sciences
8
Psychiatric/mental Health Services Technician
80
Public Administration
17
6
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
8
Hospitality
13 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Hospitality Management
4
9
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
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Online Programs

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Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Behavioral Sciences
Business Administration and Management
Law Enforcement Administration
Police Science
Crisis/emergency/disaster Management
Environmental Studies
Finance
Fire Science/fire-Fighting
Fire Services Administration
General Studies
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
School Accreditation Information
This institution is accredited by Distance Education Accrediting Commission
*Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
A- Excellent
Career Preparation
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B+ Great
Students and Culture
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Alumni
Occupational Safety and Health, Class of 2013

All online course, culture focuses on working student with flexible course offerings

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B+ Great
Facilities
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B+ Great
Activities and Groups
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Alumni
Occupational Safety and Health, Class of 2013

Alumni association involved to connect students spread around the world

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