U.S. median for this major: $85,212.
College Scorecard field of study; 98 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 36% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $27,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $57,456. College Scorecard.
Samford University Nursing: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Samford University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,716 | $93,363 | 2.3 years |
| $30–48k | $24,812 | $101,977 | 2.5 years |
| $48–75k | $31,527 | $129,576 | 3.2 years |
| $75–110k | $34,206 | $140,587 | 3.4 years |
| $110k+ | $36,235 | $148,926 | 3.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (72% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Nursing graduates 4 years after graduating ($72,517) minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $41,033 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Nursing at Alabama colleges
Every Alabama college we cover that reports Nursing graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Alabama | $85,532 | $25,006 | $22,420 | 73% |
| 2 | Jacksonville State University | $83,984 | $21,500 | $14,279 | 55% |
| 3 | University of Mobile | $79,845 | $31,000 | $22,382 | 57% |
| 4 | Troy University | $78,785 | $25,000 | $16,527 | 50% |
| 5 | Auburn University at Montgomery | $78,282 | $26,375 | $13,224 | 33% |
| 6 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | $78,224 | $21,911 | $18,749 | 64% |
| 7 | University of South Alabama | $78,024 | $26,000 | $17,648 | 53% |
| 8 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | $75,430 | $28,500 | $18,796 | 64% |
| 9 | University of North Alabama | $74,550 | $25,000 | $12,170 | 55% |
| 10 | Auburn University | $73,228 | $20,449 | $24,323 | 82% |
| 11 | Spring Hill College | $72,755 | — | $20,449 | 52% |
| 12 | Samford University | $72,517 | $25,750 | $32,622 | 77% |
4 more Alabama colleges offer Nursing but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Nursing graduates
Registered nurse
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Medical and Health Services Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +24.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Samford University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Samford University
- Acceptance rate: 82% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 77% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $58,469
- Full cost breakdown · all 68 majors · overview
Related majors at Samford University
- Health Administration—
- Public Health—
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—
- Health Sciences—
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration$119,888
Samford University Nursing questions
How much do Samford University Nursing graduates earn?
Nursing graduates of Samford University earn a median $72,517 four years after graduating and $64,226 one year after. The U.S. median for Nursing graduates across 858 colleges is $85,212.
How much debt do Samford University Nursing graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Nursing graduates of Samford University is $25,750, about 36% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $27,000.
Is Samford University a good school for Nursing in Alabama?
On pay, Nursing graduates of Samford University earn $72,517 four years out, $5,607 below the median for the same major across 12 Alabama colleges ($78,124) and $12,695 below the U.S. median ($85,212). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Samford University rank for Nursing in Alabama?
Of 12 Alabama colleges reporting Nursing graduate earnings, Samford University ranks 12th. The highest is The University of Alabama at $85,532.
What jobs do Nursing graduates get?
A common career is registered nurse, with a median wage of $78,680 in the Birmingham, AL area and $97,550 nationally. Others include medical and health services managers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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