Is Samford University worth it?
Samford University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Birmingham, Alabama (large suburb). It awarded 1,662 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in law, pharmacy and registered nursing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$45,463
Median earnings 4 years after
$66,567
Median earnings 10 years after
$58,469
Average net price
$32,622
Completion rate
77%
Completions (2024)
1,662
Years to pay back
2.0 years
Students (undergrad)
4,206
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | Doctoral | $108,029 | $132,942 | 173 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $64,226 | $72,517 | 109 |
| Law | Doctoral | $62,786 | $91,687 | 99 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $156,772 | $127,084 | 62 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral | $107,827 | $101,915 | 48 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $74,311 | $85,180 | 45 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's | $37,532 | $50,016 | 43 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $30,311 | $50,652 | 38 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral | $98,902 | $105,374 | 37 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $47,565 | $70,839 | 33 |
| Social Work | Master's | $44,603 | $55,271 | 26 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $61,019 | $119,341 | 25 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $53,059 | $93,444 | 25 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $41,323 | N/A | 22 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $47,683 | $54,714 | 21 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 153 |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral professional practice | 102 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 102 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | Bachelor's | 86 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 49 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 48 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 48 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | 45 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 45 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 40 |
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Sources: federal figures for Samford University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Alabama. Counts under 10 are not published.
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