Major Programs at Samford

Samford University offers 120 programs through Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate and Post-Graduate Certifica degrees/programs. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education.
  • Total number of programs: 120
  • Total number of online programs: 21
  • Offered degrees/programs: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate

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Offered Degrees At Samford University

Samford University is categorized by Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie categorization. Samford University offers 120 major programs for Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate. Next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 1,673 students have completed their study at Samford University.
Offered Degrees at Samford University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Bachelor's Degree681923
Master's Degree3211264
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship1046
Doctor's degree - other127423
Post Bachelor's Degree318
Post Master's Degree419
Total120211,673

Degree, Major Programs and Completers by Award Level

Samford University offers 120 programs through Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 1,673 students have completed their studies.
  • 923 students have earned/completed Bachelor's program.
  • 264 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 423 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 8 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 9 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 1
Environmental Science1
Architecture [+] 1
Architecture1
Communication and Journalism [+] 72
Speech Communication and Rhetoric21
Journalism51
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 5
Computer and Information Sciences5
Education [+] 51
Elementary Education and Teaching15
Secondary Education and Teaching12
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels15
Music Teacher Education9
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 6
German Language and Literature0
Spanish Language and Literature1
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics5
Work and Family Studies [+] 52
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies17
Human Development and Family Studies35
English Language and Literature [+] 17
English Language and Literature17
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 5
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies5
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 21
Biology/Biological Sciences15
Biochemistry5
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography1
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 3
Mathematics3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 2
International/Global Studies1
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis1
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 30
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management30
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 8
Philosophy and Religious Studies1
Philosophy1
Religion/Religious Studies6
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 10
Bible/Biblical Studies1
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology5
Religious/Sacred Music3
Lay Ministry1
Physical Sciences [+] 1
Physics1
Psychology [+] 20
Psychology20
Human Services [+] 8
Public Administration8
Social Sciences [+] 26
Economics2
Geography1
International Relations and Affairs3
Political Science and Government11
Sociology9
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 49
Interior Design14
Graphic Design11
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1
Musical Theatre12
Fine/Studio Arts4
Music1
Music Performance1
Music Theory and Composition1
Keyboard Instruments1
Voice and Opera3
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 307
Communication Sciences and Disorders9
Health/Health Care Administration/Management9
Athletic Training/Trainer0
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies9
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies37
Pharmacy0
Pharmaceutical Sciences118
Public Health5
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse120
Business [+] 170
Business Administration and Management27
Organizational Leadership11
Accounting38
Business/Managerial Economics8
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies4
Finance36
Marketing/Marketing Management46
History [+] 10
History10
Total923
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 2
Environmental Studies2
Education [+] 31
Educational Leadership and Administration0
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision4
Special Education and Teaching3
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented2
Elementary Education and Teaching2
Secondary Education and Teaching11
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels8
Music Teacher Education1
Work and Family Studies [+] 11
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies11
Legal Studies [+] 24
Advanced Legal Research/Studies1
Programs for Foreign Lawyers5
Health Law10
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other)8
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 33
Religious/Sacred Music0
Theology/Theological Studies10
Divinity/Ministry23
Human Services [+] 19
Social Work19
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 2
Music Performance0
Keyboard Instruments1
Voice and Opera1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 83
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist16
Health/Health Care Administration/Management4
Athletic Training/Trainer5
Public Health27
Medical Informatics4
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse0
Nursing Administration0
Nurse Anesthetist0
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing27
Business [+] 59
Business Administration and Management37
Accounting22
Total264
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Education [+] 46
Educational Leadership and Administration46
Total46
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Legal Studies [+] 132
Law132
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 1
Divinity/Ministry1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 290
Pharmacy125
Public Health1
Physical Therapy/Therapist35
Medical Informatics2
Nursing Administration38
Nurse Anesthetist25
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing35
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing0
Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing4
Nursing Practice25
Total423
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 0
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology0
Divinity/Ministry0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 8
Dietetics/Dietitian8
Total8
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Education [+] 7
Educational Leadership and Administration0
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision7
Elementary Education and Teaching0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing2
Total9

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