Affordable Colleges Online has ranked Columbus State University the top school in the state in terms of value and quality for its online, four-year degree options.

The rankings were based on a comparison of tuition and fees, availability of financial aid, number of online programs, student-teacher ratios and graduation rates among Georgia institutions.

“I am very pleased that CSU is being recognized again for quality and affordability,” said CSU President Chris Markwood. “Our professors and programs are truly respected, as demonstrated by our national accreditations, peer recognition and student success stories that are now common across campus. I commend our faculty and staff for taking this quality online to better reach a growing segment of students who need to learn and advance their careers in different ways.”

According to Affordable Colleges Online, Georgia is a leader when it comes to higher education, with more than 30 institutions statewide offering fully online or hybrid degree options. Columbus State University was recognized for providing the best opportunities and value for students seeking online training and educational programs.