We know life doesn't hit pause when you hit the books, so we've designed our 100+ online degree programs to work with your busy schedule.
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Experience and Expertise in Online Education
For more than 25 years, Columbia Southern University has been a leader in distance education. Our degree programs prepare our students for today's fastest-growing career fields, in a proven online format that fits your students' learning styles and lifestyles.
Award-Winning Courses
Columbia Southern University is a four-time Blackboard©, Exemplary Course Program Award winner and has 45 Quality Matters© designated courses.
Rich, Interactive Learning Format
Designed with a variety of learning styles in mind, interactive course content is layered with audio and visual elements to support student learning and connect textbook concepts to real-world scenarios. Students have access to an online library, a Math and Writing Center and 24/7 librarian assistance.
Consortium Benefits
- Supplement your current curriculum catalog to current and future students with additional options
- Fulfill program requirements through CSU's general education courses.
- Additional courses and certificate programs for bi-vocational students
- Personalized enrollment assistance for consortium partner students.
Upcoming Start Dates
Why CSU?
- Tuition ranked in the top 1% of schools for affordability
- Institutionally accredited by regional accreditor SACSCOC
- Nearly 2/3 of recent grads finished with zero student loan debt
- 24/7 course access and 11 start dates throughout the year
- Supportive faculty and staff committed to your success
- Ideal for first-time students and those returning to complete their degree
Testimonals
CSU provides the highest flexibility possible and allows their students to pursue their studies as slowly or as quickly as they need.
Hasan Sami Moudarres
For 30 plus years I told every new employee that education was a lifelong process and to start a degree, finish their degree, or go back for another. Then it struck me, I was a hypocrite. I hadn’t followed my own advice. CSU gave me the opportunity to fix that.
Howard "Skip" Elliott
It has been challenging yet rewarding at the same time.
Tawanna Jefferson
*Testimonials may not reflect the experience of all CSU students.
See how much you could save on your degree.
Curious to see how Columbia Southern University stacks up against other online degree programs? Our cost comparison calculator lets you see exactly how our tuition and fees measure up to other schools nationwide. In just a few clicks, you’ll see why CSU is the smart choice for your education and your wallet.
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Footnotes
- Based on tuition and fees. According to College Scorecard's four-year distance-only U.S. colleges (Dec. 5, 2022) Back to Affordability
- Columbia Southern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Back to Accreditation
- Data calculated from internal Columbia Southern University financial data, based on 65.1% with zero student loan debt from the graduating classes of 2021, 2022 and 2023. Back to Student Loan Debt