Health Professions at Samford University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Samford University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Samford University is located in Birmingham, AL.
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Studying Online at Samford University
Online coursework is an option at Samford University. Of 6,097 students, 412 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 892 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Samford University
These rankings give you a sense of how Samford University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #2 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #24 of 728 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #47 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #278 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #713 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2636 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #2 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #24 of 728 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #47 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #278 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #713 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2636 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Samford University
Graduates of Samford University’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $86,531 |
| 2 years | $101,934 |
| 3 years | $99,357 |
| 4 years | $107,849 |
| 5 years | $124,073 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Samford University take home a median $107,849, compared with $80,035 for all Samford University graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Samford University stands at $20,583.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Samford University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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
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