by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Samford ranks in comparison to other schools with pharmacy programs.
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The bachelor's program at Samford was ranked #35 on College Factual's Best Schools for pharmacy list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools | 35 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Samford University handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 118 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Samford, pharmacy students borrow a median amount of $28,258 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all pharmacy bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $34,323.
Part-time undergraduates at Samford paid an average of $1,243 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,144 | $37,144 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,160 | $12,160 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,952 | $5,952 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 101 students earned a bachelor's degree in pharmacy from Samford. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Samford University with a bachelor's in pharmacy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Samford pharmacy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Samford Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the pharmacy majors at Samford University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 274 |
| Communication Sciences | 39 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 38 |
| Allied Health Professions | 36 |
| Public Health | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.