Registered Nursing at Samford University
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Samford University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Samford University is in Birmingham, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 102 registered nursing degrees were granted at Samford University.
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Online Class Availability at Samford University
Distance learning is available at Samford University. Of 6,097 students, 412 (7%) studied exclusively online and 892 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Samford University
These rankings give you a sense of how Samford University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #4 of 27 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #33 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #45 of 498 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #361 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #481 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1698 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Samford University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Samford University are 92% women (94) and 8% men (8).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Samford University
Of the 102 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Samford University, 92% were women (94) and 8% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Samford University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 89 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 11% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Samford University, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Samford University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.