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Online Degree Programs

Columbia Southern University offers degree programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, all completely online.

Flexible & Affordable

Giving our students the flexibility they need to fit education into their busy schedules is at the core of our mission. Our courses are designed to accommodate working professionals, moms, dads and anyone else who is balancing school with other life commitments.

We are also committed to helping you achieve your goals through affordable education by offering some of the lowest tuition rates among our competitors. With benefits such as textbooks included, scholarships, and other financing options, CSU helps you save on your investment in education. In fact, CSU ranks in the top 1% for affordability based on tuition and fees* and 65% of our students finish with zero student loan debt!*

*Data calculated from internal Columbia Southern University financial data, based on graduating classes of 2021, 2022 and 2023.

*Based on tuition and fees compared to 4-year U.S. Colleges with largest fully-distance enrollment (IPEDS 2022 Fall Enrollment Survey)

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Why CSU?

At Columbia Southern University, we truly believe in offering students flexible, affordable online degree programs with exceptional service.

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Affordable

Our tuition rate is less than half the cost of our competitors. Plus, textbooks are always included.

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Quality and Flexibility

Recognized by Quality Matters for their dedication to excellence in online learning, our courses are designed to accommodate anyone who is balancing school with other life commitments.

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Supportive Culture

As a family-owned university, we are committed to a supportive culture. Our dedicated support staff has helped adult learners achieve their educational goals for more than 25 years.

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Payment Options for Everyone

On average, CSU’s tuition is less than half the cost of our competitors. Plus, there are many Ways to Save including scholarships, military tuition assistance, Learning Partnerships and more.

CSU by the Numbers

  • 450+ Courses Offered
  • 129 Active Degree Programs
  • 82 Countries Represented by Alumni
  • $0 Cost of Textbooks
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Mark Gregory

B.S. Fire Administration

CSU gave me the ability to gain a degree without a great amount of personal sacrifice. It allowed me to work on my degree in a timeframe that did not over burden me and I was able to gain the educational requirements that I needed while living a productive life.
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Jacklyne Pham

M.B.A. Health Care Management

I believe in CSU and I believe in the shift of education to many online degree programs. Columbia Southern University has taught me the knowledge necessary for the work world.
*Testimonials may not reflect the experience of all CSU students.

Accreditation & Institutional Recognition

Carefully designed and taught by experienced industry experts, CSU's courses have been recognized for their rigorous academic material, high-caliber instruction and commitment to advancing the industries that they serve.

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