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Samford University
Birmingham, AL · Private Nonprofit · General
Samford University is a private nonprofit institution in Birmingham, AL. With a 82% admission rate and 1,260 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 3,828 students, offers 11 programs with earnings data, and has a 79% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
82%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,260
Enrollment
3,828
Completion Rate
79%
Cost of Attendance
$53,934
In-State Tuition
$38,144
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,144
Programs
11
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 11 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($54K)
Showing 11 of 11 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $64,226 | $71,186 | $53,934 | 1.2x | |
| 2 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,059 | $85,275 | $53,934 | 1.0x | |
| 3 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,565 | — | $53,934 | 0.9x | |
| 4 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,644 | $47,284 | $53,934 | 0.8x | |
| 5 | Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,323 | — | $53,934 | 0.8x | |
| 6 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,690 | — | $53,934 | 0.7x | |
| 7 | JournalismBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,311 | $49,222 | $53,934 | 0.6x | |
| 8 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $49,750 | $53,934 | — | |
| 9 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $49,586 | $53,934 | — | |
| 10 | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $139,665 | $53,934 | — | |
| 11 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $65,015 | $53,934 | — |