Southern Adventist University
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Southern Adventist University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 46% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 62nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TN wage index 0.84). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Southern Adventist University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $66,005 | $83,525 | -6% | #586 of 966 | #365 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $59,895 | +10% | #125 of 610 | #70 | $25,975 |
| Social Work | — | $51,516 | -1% | #216 of 420 | #102 | $22,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,283 | $50,119 | +6% | #235 of 680 | #115 | $24,249 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $48,307 | -29% | #1113 of 1176 | #1063 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,350 | $24,350 |
| Room | $5,140 | |
| Board | $3,720 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $39,500 | $39,500 |
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Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Southern Adventist University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology