by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Samford University compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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Samford University is in the top 15% of the country for nursing. Specifically, it ranked #297 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 2 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 5 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Alabama | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| Best Value Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 10 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 14 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 19 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in Alabama | 34 |
| College Major Best Value | 34 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 46 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 46 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 55 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Samford University conferred 102 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at Samford University earn a median of $71,979 a year. This is below $80,035, the median for all majors at Samford University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Samford University, nursing students accumulate a median of $25,750 in student loans. This is higher than $21,039, the typical median for all majors at Samford University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,410 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $1,150 | $1,150 |
Read more about Samford University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Samford University are White. About 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Samford University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 11% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at Samford University are White. About 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Samford University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Samford University.
This nursing program at Samford University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 102 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 31 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31 |
| Nursing Administration | 30 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 15 |
| Nursing Practice | 9 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 8 |
Samford University awarded 102 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 92% to women and 8% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (87%).
Samford University granted 31 degrees in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (81%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Samford University awarded 31 degrees in nurse anesthetist in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (74%).
Samford University awarded 30 degrees in nursing administration in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Samford University awarded 15 completions in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (47%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Samford University conferred 9 degrees in nursing practice recently — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Samford University granted 8 degrees in emergency room/trauma nursing in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (88%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.