Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, Tennessee · Private, nonprofit · 2,773 undergraduates
All 9 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 450 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,123 |
| $30k to $48k | $20,421 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,849 |
| $75k to $110k | $26,679 |
| $110k and up | $30,751 |
| All families (average) | $24,345 |
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 | Associate's Degree | $75,891 | +$41,082 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $83,525 | +$48,716 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $48,307 | +$13,498 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $112,639 | +$77,830 | clears the bar | $50,978 | 0.7 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $52,732 | +$17,923 | clears the bar | $30,750 | 1.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $50,119 | +$15,310 | clears the bar | $24,249 | 1.6 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $59,895 | +$25,086 | clears the bar | $25,975 | 1 yr |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $54,779 | +$19,970 | clears the bar | $54,950 | 2.8 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $51,516 | +$16,707 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 1.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 31% of students receive Pell grants · 49% 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.