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Other Social Sciences at Columbus State University

If you plan to study Other Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Columbus State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Columbus State University is located in Columbus, GA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 22 other social sciences degrees were awarded at Columbus State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Columbus State University

Online coursework is an option 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.

Other Social Sciences Rankings at Columbus State University

Rankings can help you compare Columbus State University’s Other Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Georgia	#1 of 2
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#4 of 4
Best Value	Nationwide	#13 of 42
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#37 of 42

Earnings for Other Social Sciences Graduates from Columbus State University

Those who finish Columbus State University’s Other Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$46,451
2 years	$38,721
3 years	$43,085
4 years	$43,734
5 years	$51,801

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Other Social Sciences graduates from Columbus State University report median earnings of $43,734, compared with $52,011 for all Columbus State University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Other Social Sciences graduates at Columbus State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Other Social Sciences graduates at Columbus State University are 59% women (13) and 41% men (9).

Other Social Sciences Master’s Program at Columbus State University

Of the 22 master’s other social sciences degrees awarded at Columbus State University, 59% were women (13) and 41% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Other Social Sciences master’s degree recipients at Columbus State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Black / African American	17

Minority students account for 77% of Other Social Sciences master’s degree recipients at Columbus State University, above the national average of 42%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Other Social Sciences Concentrations at Columbus State University

The Other Social Sciences program at Columbus State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Other Social Sciences	22

Top-Paying Careers for Other Social Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Other Social Sciences program at Columbus State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Other Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Transportation Planners	$50,855
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$47,617
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$42,168

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.