by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Samford University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.
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The student-to-faculty ratio at Samford University is about average at 14 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. Samford University employs 99% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.
For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.
Students at Samford University can choose from 57 majors with reported graduates spanning 22 broad fields of study.
The degree levels available at Samford University are shown below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
The most popular majors at Samford University, measured by graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 226 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 188 |
| Law | 153 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 83 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 56 |
For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.
As you weigh academic life at Samford University, a few more questions are worth asking:
Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic: