Offered Degrees
BS, MS, Doctorate, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Online Courses
BS, MS, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
Total Programs
144
Online Programs
28
Salary after Completing
$23,100 - $53,200
Offered Degrees at Samford
Samford University is categorized by Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Samford University offers 144 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate and Post-Graduate Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80 | 2 |
| Master's | 37 | 13 |
| Doctorate (Research) | 1 | 0 |
| Doctorate (Practical) | 12 | 7 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Post-Bachelor's Certificate | 7 | 4 |
| Post-Master's Certificate | 6 | 2 |
| Total | 144 | 28 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
Samford Bachelor's Programs
Samford University offers Bachelor's degree with 80 major programs. Among them 2 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Environmental Science | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Architecture [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Architecture | ✕ | - | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 28 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 26 | - |
| Journalism | ✕ | 2 | $32,800 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 16 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 39 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| German Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| French Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Latin Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 45 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Human Development and Family Studies | ✕ | 34 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✔ | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Biochemistry | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Neuroscience | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| International/Global Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | ✕ | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 16 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Philosophy | ✕ | - | - |
| Religion/Religious Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Christian Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Religious/Sacred Music | ✕ | - | - |
| Lay Ministry | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | - | - |
| Physics | ✕ | - | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Public Administration | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 20 | |
| Economics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Geography | ✕ | 6 | - |
| International Relations and Affairs | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Sociology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 60 | |
| Interior Design | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Musical Theatre | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Music Performance | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Music Theory and Composition | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Keyboard Instruments | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Voice and Opera | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Music Technology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 266 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | ✕ | 28 | - |
| Pharmacy | ✕ | - | - |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | ✕ | 86 | - |
| Public Health | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 102 | $53,200 |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 57 | |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Organizational Leadership | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Business/Managerial Economics | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Finance | ✕ | 10 | $52,100 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | 6 | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 1 | - |
| History | ✕ | 1 | - |
| History (other) | ✕ | - | - |
Samford Master's Programs
Samford University offers Master's degree with 37 major programs. Among them 13 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✔ | 2 | |
| Environmental Studies | ✔ | 2 | - |
| Architecture [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Architecture | ✕ | - | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 22 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✕ | - | $53,100 |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | ✕ | - | - |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | - | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✔ | 12 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | ✔ | 12 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✔ | 12 | |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies | ✔ | - | - |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | ✕ | - | - |
| Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Health Law | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other) | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | ✕ | 39 | |
| Religious/Sacred Music | ✕ | - | - |
| Theology/Theological Studies | ✕ | 7 | $35,700 |
| Divinity/Ministry | ✕ | 32 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 24 | |
| Social Work | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Music Performance | ✕ | - | - |
| Keyboard Instruments | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Voice and Opera | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 127 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | ✕ | 29 | - |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Physician Assistant | ✕ | 35 | - |
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling | ✕ | - | - |
| Public Health | ✔ | 21 | - |
| Medical Informatics | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | - | $96,200 |
| Nursing Administration | ✔ | - | - |
| Nurse Anesthetist | ✕ | - | - |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | ✔ | 30 | - |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 66 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 48 | $51,400 |
| Accounting | ✕ | 18 | - |
Samford Doctorate (Research) Programs
Samford University offers Doctorate (Research) degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Research) degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✕ | 35 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✕ | 35 | $88,800 |
Samford Doctorate (Practical) Programs
Samford University offers Doctorate (Practical) degree with 12 major programs. Among them 7 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 153 | |
| Law | ✕ | 153 | $44,800 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Divinity/Ministry | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 227 | - |
| Pharmacy | ✕ | 102 | $115,800 |
| Public Health | ✔ | 11 | - |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 36 | - |
| Medical Informatics | ✔ | - | - |
| Nursing Administration | ✔ | 30 | - |
| Nurse Anesthetist | ✕ | 31 | - |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Nursing Practice | ✔ | 9 | - |
Samford 1-2 Years Certificate Programs
Samford University offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the 1-2 Years Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Geography (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
Samford Post-Bachelor's Certificate Programs
Samford University offers Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree with 7 major programs. Among them 4 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies [+] | ✔ | 1 | |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other) | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Divinity/Ministry | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 19 | - |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | ✔ | 11 | - |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | ✔ | 8 | - |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | ✔ | - | - |
Samford Post-Master's Certificate Programs
Samford University offers Post-Master's Certificate degree with 6 major programs. Among them 2 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✕ | - | - |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | ✕ | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 0 | - |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | ✔ | - | - |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | ✔ | - | - |
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