About Columbus State University
Located in a midsize city, Columbus State University is a public university in Columbus, Georgia, with about 5,620 undergraduate students. The federal student-to-faculty ratio is about 16 to 1.
Nursing programs at Columbus State University
Federal completion data shows nursing credentials awarded at these levels: bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) and master’s degree in nursing (MSN). In the most recent reporting year, the school reported about 114 bachelor’s-level nursing graduates and about 127 master’s-level nursing graduates. A bachelor’s program is the traditional four-year route to RN licensure and the usual starting point for later graduate study; see our ADN vs. BSN guide if you are still deciding on a degree level. The MSN option is aimed at licensed nurses moving into advanced practice, leadership, or teaching.
Cost and student outcomes
Published tuition and fees are about $5,900 a year for in-state students and $17,900 for out-of-state students. The average net price (what students receiving federal aid pay after grants and scholarships) is about $15,700 a year. About 50% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Students who finish the bachelor’s level and borrow leave with median federal loan debt of about $19,100. Federal earnings data puts median pay for those bachelor’s-level nursing graduates at roughly $81,800 one year after finishing and $89,700 four years out. These are estimates for graduates with reported earnings, not a promise. Schoolwide, about 42% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time and 70% return for a second year.
Applying and licensure
The school admits most applicants (about 99% overall), but that does not mean a nursing seat is guaranteed. Expect the nursing program to have its own application, prerequisite courses, and limited seats. Our guide to getting into nursing school explains what programs typically look for. To work as a nurse in Georgia, graduates apply for a license with the Georgia Board of Nursing and pass the NCLEX. Before you commit, verify the program’s ACEN or CCNE accreditation and state approval, and compare it with other options on our Georgia nursing schools page.
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and can change. Confirm current details with the school.
