Major Programs at Samford

Samford University offers 128 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: 128
  • Total number of online programs: 25
  • 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 128 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, 1,639 students have completed their study at Samford University.
Offered Degrees at Samford University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Bachelor's Degree701838
Master's Degree3614342
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship1025
Doctor's degree - other137403
Post Bachelor's Degree3119
Post Master's Degree5212
Total128251,639

Degree, Major Programs and Completers by Award Level

Samford University offers 128 programs through Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 1,639 students have completed their studies.
  • 838 students have earned/completed Bachelor's program.
  • 342 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 403 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 19 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 12 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 3
Environmental Science3
Architecture [+] 1
Architecture1
Communication and Journalism [+] 56
Speech Communication and Rhetoric19
Journalism37
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 10
Computer and Information Sciences10
Education [+] 31
Elementary Education and Teaching4
Secondary Education and Teaching7
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels18
Music Teacher Education2
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 7
German Language and Literature0
Spanish Language and Literature4
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics3
Work and Family Studies [+] 42
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies4
Human Development and Family Studies38
English Language and Literature [+] 24
English Language and Literature24
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 26
Biology/Biological Sciences15
Biochemistry7
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography4
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 3
Mathematics3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 3
International/Global Studies0
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis3
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 17
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management17
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 4
Philosophy and Religious Studies0
Philosophy1
Religion/Religious Studies3
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 9
Bible/Biblical Studies1
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology6
Religious/Sacred Music1
Lay Ministry1
Physical Sciences [+] 2
Chemistry1
Physics1
Psychology [+] 38
Psychology38
Human Services [+] 3
Public Administration3
Social Sciences [+] 21
Economics2
Geography1
International Relations and Affairs4
Political Science and Government8
Sociology6
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 55
Interior Design12
Graphic Design14
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts5
Musical Theatre14
Fine/Studio Arts3
Music2
Music Performance1
Music Theory and Composition1
Keyboard Instruments0
Voice and Opera3
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 281
Communication Sciences and Disorders10
Health/Health Care Administration/Management3
Athletic Training/Trainer0
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies12
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies26
Pharmacy0
Pharmaceutical Sciences101
Public Health7
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse122
Business [+] 154
Business/Commerce1
Business Administration and Management16
Organizational Leadership5
Accounting23
Business/Managerial Economics8
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies14
Finance42
Marketing/Marketing Management45
History [+] 13
History13
Total838
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 6
Environmental Studies6
Education [+] 14
Educational Leadership and Administration1
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision1
Special Education and Teaching2
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented1
Elementary Education and Teaching0
Secondary Education and Teaching8
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels0
Music Teacher Education1
Work and Family Studies [+] 16
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies16
Legal Studies [+] 33
Advanced Legal Research/Studies1
Programs for Foreign Lawyers3
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law11
Health Law11
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other)7
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 29
Religious/Sacred Music0
Theology/Theological Studies3
Divinity/Ministry26
Human Services [+] 24
Social Work24
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0
Music Performance0
Keyboard Instruments0
Voice and Opera0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 144
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist19
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1
Physician Assistant36
Athletic Training/Trainer0
Public Health23
Medical Informatics5
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse0
Nursing Administration0
Nurse Anesthetist0
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing52
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing1
Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing7
Business [+] 76
Business Administration and Management52
Accounting24
Total342
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Education [+] 25
Educational Leadership and Administration25
Total25
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Legal Studies [+] 143
Law143
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 9
Divinity/Ministry9
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 251
Audiology/Audiologist10
Pharmacy113
Public Health5
Physical Therapy/Therapist34
Medical Informatics0
Nursing Administration23
Nurse Anesthetist25
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing27
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing0
Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing1
Nursing Practice13
Total403
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 [+] 19
Dietetics/Dietitian19
Total19
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Education [+] 9
Educational Leadership and Administration0
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision9
Elementary Education and Teaching0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing0
Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing3
Total12

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