Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama · Private, nonprofit · 4,206 undergraduates
All 28 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Alabama high-school graduate (about $32,204/yr). Another 87 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $22,716 |
| $30k to $48k | $24,812 |
| $48k to $75k | $31,527 |
| $75k to $110k | $34,206 |
| $110k and up | $36,235 |
| All families (average) | $32,622 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $72,517 | +$40,313 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | Bachelor's Degree | $119,888 | +$87,684 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.1 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $127,084 | +$94,880 | clears the bar | $110,952 | 1.2 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $70,839 | +$38,635 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $119,341 | +$87,137 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $93,444 | +$61,240 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Journalism | Bachelor's Degree | $50,652 | +$18,448 | clears the bar | $18,120 | 1 yr |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $50,809 | +$18,605 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $76,584 | +$44,380 | clears the bar | $22,800 | 0.5 yrs |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | Master's Degree | $122,699 | +$90,495 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $52,171 | +$19,967 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1 yr |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's Degree | $50,016 | +$17,812 | clears the bar | $49,054 | 2.8 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $41,323 | +$9,119 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 2.5 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $90,572 | +$58,368 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral Degree | $105,374 | +$73,170 | clears the bar | $73,798 | 1 yr |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 28 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 11% of students receive Pell grants · 77% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.