by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Samford University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Samford University highly for nursing, coming in at #365 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 365 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Alabama | 5 of 36 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 46 of 550 |
Here is each degree level granted in nursing at Samford University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 102 |
| Master’s | 38 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Samford University awarded 102 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Samford University is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 5 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 53 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 297 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at Samford University earn a median of $71,979 a year. This is below $80,035, the median for all majors at Samford University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Samford University, nursing students accumulate a median of $25,750 in student loans. This is higher than $21,039, the typical median for all majors at Samford University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,410 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $1,150 | $1,150 |
Read more about Samford University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Samford University are White. About 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Samford University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Samford University conferred 102 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (87%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Samford University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 38 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 8 |
