Georgia / Columbus State University
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The Columbus State University operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2025, this agency had 1,944 employees with median total compensation of $9,385; the highest distinct record was $342,900.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,944 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($9,385) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $87,797 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $588. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 1
President/Columbus State University
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Stuart Rayfield is a President at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $342,900.
Chief Development Officer/Columbus State University
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Paul Kettering Iii is a Chief Development Officer at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $223,342.
Chief Operations Officer/Columbus State University
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Patrick Donahoe works as a Chief Operations Officer for Columbus State University. Patrick earned $212,121 in 2025.
Chief External Affairs Officer/Columbus State University
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John Lester is a Chief External Affairs Officer at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $196,500.
Dean Ac/Columbus State University
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At Columbus State University, Deborah Kidder serves as a Dean Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $192,000.
Chief Information (It) Officer/Columbus State University
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Theodore Laskaris is a Chief Information (It) Officer at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $190,322.
Dean Ac/Columbus State University
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Helen Yates works as a Dean Ac for Columbus State University. Helen earned $186,722 in 2025.
Dean Ac/Columbus State University
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Wanda Ebright holds the role of Dean Ac at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,000.
Temporary Professional Retiree/Columbus State University
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Martha Venn works as a Temporary Professional Retiree for Columbus State University. Martha earned $179,146 in 2025.
Acting Provost/Columbus State University
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Annice Yarber-Allen is a Acting Provost at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $170,992.
Vice President/Columbus State University
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Gina Sheeks is a Vice President at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $168,756.
Professor/Columbus State University
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Aimee Vael is a Professor at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $166,241.
Professor/Columbus State University
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At Columbus State University, Mahmut Reyhanoglu serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $163,800.
Chief Legal Affairs Officer/Columbus State University
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Whitley Hall holds the role of Chief Legal Affairs Officer at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,534.
Associate Provost/Columbus State University
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Ronald Williams is a Associate Provost at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $160,000.
Professor/Columbus State University
Franklin Mixon is a Professor at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $157,716.
Professor/Columbus State University
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Kirk Heriot is a Professor at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $156,841.
Professor/Columbus State University
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Fonda Carter holds the role of Professor at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,135.
Department Chair/Head Ac/Columbus State University
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Rania Hodhod is a Department Chair/Head Ac at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $154,950.
Professor/Columbus State University
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Uma Sridharan holds the role of Professor at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $152,989.
Associate Professor/Columbus State University
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Xianjing Bordere holds the role of Associate Professor at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $151,740.
Associate Professor/Columbus State University
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At Columbus State University, Joshua Brooks serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,940.
Department Chair/Head Ac/Columbus State University
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Gisung Moon works as a Department Chair/Head Ac for Columbus State University. Gisung earned $147,756 in 2025.
Department Chair/Head Ac/Columbus State University
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Edwin Harris is a Department Chair/Head Ac at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $144,687.
Chief Facilities Officer/Columbus State University
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At Columbus State University, Stephen Morse serves as a Chief Facilities Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,118.
Professor/Columbus State University
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Jianhua Yang works as a Professor for Columbus State University. Jianhua earned $143,547 in 2025.
Professor/Columbus State University
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Danna Gibson is a Professor at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $143,395.
Professor/Columbus State University
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At Columbus State University, Michael Mcfalls serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,000.
Professor/Columbus State University
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Neal Thomson is a Professor at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $142,943.
Chief Planning Officer/Columbus State University
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Lauren Brown works as a Chief Planning Officer for Columbus State University. Lauren earned $142,091 in 2025.
Department Chair/Head Ac/Columbus State University
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John Finley works as a Department Chair/Head Ac for Columbus State University. John earned $140,188 in 2025.
Professor/Columbus State University
Abiye Seifu works as a Professor for Columbus State University. Abiye earned $140,163 in 2025.
Department Chair/Head Ac/Columbus State University
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Tamara Condrey holds the role of Department Chair/Head Ac at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,000.
Associate Provost/Columbus State University
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At Columbus State University, Alicia Bryan serves as a Associate Provost. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,000.
Chief Human Resource Officer/Columbus State University
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At Columbus State University, Tamara Wade serves as a Chief Human Resource Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,613.
Associate Professor/Columbus State University
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Fady Mansour works as a Associate Professor for Columbus State University. Fady earned $139,308 in 2025.
Assoc/Asst Dean Ac/Columbus State University
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At Columbus State University, Tesa Leonce-Regalado serves as a Assoc/Asst Dean Ac. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,800.
Professor/Columbus State University
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Johnny Ho holds the role of Professor at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,232.
Assoc/Asst Dean Ac/Columbus State University
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Jan Burcham works as a Assoc/Asst Dean Ac for Columbus State University. Jan earned $137,211 in 2025.
Dean Ac/Columbus State University
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Cindy Ticknor is a Dean Ac at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $136,737.