Inside Academics at Columbus State University

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Columbus State University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

With 18 students per faculty member, Columbus State University is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. Columbus State University employs 59% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition report.

Majors and Fields of Study

Columbus State University offers 47 majors with reported completions across 20 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Columbus State University are summarised below:

The most popular majors at Columbus State University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

More to Consider

As you weigh academic life at Columbus State University, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? Columbus State University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 4,464 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Columbus State University retains and graduates its students — 70% of full-time freshmen return). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Columbus State University.

Explore Further on Columbus State University

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Academic Majors at Columbus State University — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Columbus State University — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at Columbus State University — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Online Learning at Columbus State University — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation at Columbus State University — regional and program accreditation status