Samford University Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at Samford University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Samford University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Samford University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for Samford Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $24,500 | $55,960 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | $21,500 | $30,410 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $28,020 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $19,500 | $49,440 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $25,000 | $29,690 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $19,500 | $24,730 | |
| Journalism | $25,000 | $36,080 | |
| Marketing | $18,760 | $39,370 | |
| Music | Not Reported | $19,230 | |
| Political Science and Government | Not Reported | $32,930 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $23,500 | $54,350 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $18,500 | $35,330 |
Salary Score ™ for Samford Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $58,450 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Not Reported | $65,050 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $27,080 | $55,960 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $71,000 | $97,570 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | Not Reported | $46,320 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $29,790 | $43,910 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $41,000 | $43,240 |
Salary Score ™ for Samford Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $43,300 | $80,400 | |
| Law | $127,410 | $50,950 | |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $198,230 | $115,580 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $48,530 | $91,010 |
Most Recent Reviews
Beautiful campus and weather was nice. If that is all you need, it's the school for you. If you want friends, must be in a frat/sorority. Don't be fooled, 95% of ON CAMPUS Freshman are in them! Not many people around on weekends because so many live in the area or close enough to commute. Everything they show you during tour is fake. The beautiful chapel is NOT used for weekly chapel. Food is not good at all (if you could see the FaceBook posts in parent groups you would understand) and SEVERELY limited for... Read More
Samford University is an outstanding institute of higher learning. Classes were very small and students were able to receive individualized attention from faculty. Samford is the home of Ida V. Moffat School of Nursing, where I received training that led to my 32-year (and counting) career as a registered nurse. I remain in touch with many of my faculty, and returned there in 2004 to complete my master of Science in Nursing. My Educator track faculty was also one of my undergraduate faculty, who is now working... Read More