Samford University Salaries
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Salaries by Major
Salaries by Major at Samford University
This page shows median first-year earnings for Samford University graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $43,900 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $57,400. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.
Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.
The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $53,200 , followed by Finance and Financial Management Services at $52,100 , and Journalism at $32,800 .
Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degree), with median first-year earnings of $115,800 , followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) at $96,200 , and Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degree) at $88,800 .
First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Samford University graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=102049.
First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Last updated: August 2026