by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Southern Adventist University? We have put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what majors Southern Adventist offers, how the school ranks, how diverse it is, and much more.
Southern Adventist University awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the doctor’s degree - professional practice.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 1,104 undergraduate · 216 graduate (1,320 total)
The most popular majors at Southern Adventist University, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 660 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 217 |
| Biology, General. | 53 |
| Social Work. | 33 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 27 |
These majors at Southern Adventist University report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $58,264 |
| Social Work. | $45,098 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $41,420 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | $38,217 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $32,843 |
The majors at Southern Adventist University are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 660 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. · Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing. · Nursing Administration. · Critical Care Nursing. · Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. |
217 | $58,264 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. ↳ Physical Therapy/Therapist. |
8 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. |
6 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Physical Therapy Assistant. |
5 | NA |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
3 | NA |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. ↳ Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. |
1 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health/Health Care Administration/Management. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
26 | $32,843 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Finance, General. |
15 | NA |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
12 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
9 | NA |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. ↳ Management Science. |
4 | NA |
| Construction Management. ↳ Construction Management, General. |
4 | NA |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. ↳ Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General. |
2 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. |
1 | NA |
| Management Information Systems and Services. ↳ Management Information Systems, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biomedical Sciences, General. · Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
53 | NA |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. ↳ Biochemistry. · Biophysics. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ Clinical Psychology. · School Psychology. |
25 | $38,217 |
| Psychology, General. | 17 | NA |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. ↳ Behavioral Neuroscience. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Cinematography and Film/Video Production. · Photography. |
15 | NA |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Graphic Design. · Commercial and Advertising Art. |
9 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music, General. · Music Performance, General. |
6 | NA |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 33 | $45,098 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other. |
17 | $41,420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other. · Music Teacher Education. · Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. · History Teacher Education. |
5 | NA |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. ↳ Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision. |
4 | NA |
| Education, Other. | 3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. ↳ Theology/Theological Studies. · Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other. |
20 | NA |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. ↳ Pastoral Studies/Counseling. |
5 | NA |
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | 3 | NA |
| Religious Education. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Exercise Science and Kinesiology. · Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. |
27 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. ↳ Public Relations/Image Management. · Advertising. · Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other. |
10 | NA |
| Journalism. ↳ Journalism, Other. · Broadcast Journalism. · Journalism. |
6 | NA |
| Communication, General. ↳ Speech Communication and Rhetoric. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | 11 | NA |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | 2 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 5 | NA |
| Literature. ↳ American Literature (United States). |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
7 | NA |
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
4 | NA |
| Archeology. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts/Chef Training. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. ↳ Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General. |
3 | NA |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Family Systems. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Data Analytics. ↳ Data Analytics, General. |
2 | NA |
| Museology/Museum Studies. | 1 | NA |
| International/Globalization Studies. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building/Property Maintenance. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. ↳ Foreign Languages and Literatures, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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