Georgia / Columbus State University
Agency file
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 7
Associate Professor/Columbus State University
Jeanine Wert works as a Associate Professor for Columbus State University. Jeanine earned $81,724 in 2025.
Associate Professor/Columbus State University
Melody Shumaker holds the role of Associate Professor at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,642.
Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Columbus State University
Scott Lundgren is a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $81,500.
Assistant Professor/Columbus State University
Hassan Hassani holds the role of Assistant Professor at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,257.
Associate Professor/Columbus State University
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At Columbus State University, Bobby Nixon serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,118.
Assistant Professor/Columbus State University
Jherika Tyler works as a Assistant Professor for Columbus State University. Jherika earned $81,111 in 2025.
Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Columbus State University
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James Davis works as a Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Columbus State University. James earned $81,000 in 2025.
Department Chair/Head Ac/Columbus State University
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Vivian Bonamy works as a Department Chair/Head Ac for Columbus State University. Vivian earned $80,735 in 2025.
Associate Professor/Columbus State University
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Hanna Lainas holds the role of Associate Professor at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,645.
Professor/Columbus State University
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Houbin Fang is a Professor at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $80,319.
Information Technology Manager/Columbus State University
At Columbus State University, Benjamin Blackstock serves as a Information Technology Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,000.
Assistant Professor/Columbus State University
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Jennifer Lovelace is a Assistant Professor at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $79,834.
Professor/Columbus State University
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At Columbus State University, Michelle Debruyn serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,442.
Associate Professor/Columbus State University
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Robert Lefler Ii is a Associate Professor at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $79,242.
Professor/Columbus State University
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Susan Tomkiewicz holds the role of Professor at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,165.
Professor/Columbus State University
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At Columbus State University, Paul Vaillancourt serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,120.
Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Columbus State University
Cheryl Yatsko works as a Assoc/Asst Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Columbus State University. Cheryl earned $79,075 in 2025.
Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Columbus State University
Gypsi Alexander works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Columbus State University. Gypsi earned $78,923 in 2025.
Associate Professor/Columbus State University
Douglas Tompson works as a Associate Professor for Columbus State University. Douglas earned $78,434 in 2025.
Assistant Professor/Columbus State University
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Loriane Favoretto Hill works as a Assistant Professor for Columbus State University. Loriane earned $78,204 in 2025.
Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Columbus State University
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At Columbus State University, Jillian Carroll serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,168.
Assistant Professor/Columbus State University
Wendy Warner holds the role of Assistant Professor at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,909.
Asso/Asst Director Div/Dept Ad/Columbus State University
At Columbus State University, Joseph Sawyer serves as a Asso/Asst Director Div/Dept Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,899.
Professor/Columbus State University
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At Columbus State University, Samuel Abegaz serves as a Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,593.
Senior Lecturer/Columbus State University
Erick Richman is a Senior Lecturer at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $77,519.
Senior Lecturer/Columbus State University
Randall Casleton is a Senior Lecturer at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $77,485.
Assistant Professor/Columbus State University
Jennafer Vondal holds the role of Assistant Professor at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,478.
Head Coach/Columbus State University
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At Columbus State University, Evan Isaacs serves as a Head Coach. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,441.
Associate Professor/Columbus State University
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Samantha Yoo holds the role of Associate Professor at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,367.
Associate Professor/Columbus State University
Masako Okura is a Associate Professor at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $77,327.
Assistant Professor/Columbus State University
Nickelow Morrison works as a Assistant Professor for Columbus State University. Nickelow earned $77,247 in 2025.
Deputy Director Div/Dpt Ad/Columbus State University
Debra Blanks works as a Deputy Director Div/Dpt Ad for Columbus State University. Debra earned $77,131 in 2025.
Assistant Professor/Columbus State University
Susan Greer is a Assistant Professor at Columbus State University. 2025 total compensation came to $76,998.
Associate Professor/Columbus State University
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At Columbus State University, Kerri Taylor serves as a Associate Professor. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,793.
Professor/Columbus State University
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Rylan Steele holds the role of Professor at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,678.
Professor/Columbus State University
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Patrice Kerner holds the role of Professor at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,605.
Executive Director Div/Dpt Ad/Columbus State University
Mitchell Watkins works as a Executive Director Div/Dpt Ad for Columbus State University. Mitchell earned $76,497 in 2025.
Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Columbus State University
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At Columbus State University, Peter Anderson serves as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,422.
Director Subdiv/Unit Ad/Columbus State University
Catrina Smith-Edmond works as a Director Subdiv/Unit Ad for Columbus State University. Catrina earned $76,378 in 2025.
Professor/Columbus State University
Steven Graver holds the role of Professor at Columbus State University. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,872.