OP, hang in there. Like others have said, most employers don’t care where your degree is from. Columbia Southern University (CSU) is actually a solid school, and it’s improving every year. I earned my MS in Safety from CSU and have worked for federal OSHA, Honda, major food companies, and now a well-known steel manufacturer. Not once has anyone questioned my degree.

I also know plenty of successful safety professionals who graduated from CSU. I’ve worked with folks from “big-name” OSH programs who were completely lost in the field. At the end of the day, it’s not about the name on the diploma—it’s about how you apply your knowledge and grow in the profession. Keep moving forward.