Is Southern Adventist University worth it?
Southern Adventist University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Collegedale, Tennessee (large suburb). It awarded 640 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, biomedical sciences and social work.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$45,366
Median earnings 4 years after
$58,282
Median earnings 10 years after
$53,723
Average net price
$24,345
Completion rate
49%
Completions (2024)
640
Years to pay back
1.7 years
Students (undergrad)
2,773
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $66,005 | $83,525 | 103 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $105,170 | $112,639 | 62 |
| Social Work | Master's | $47,542 | $52,732 | 47 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $61,225 | $75,891 | 29 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $43,283 | $50,119 | 24 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $44,970 | $54,779 | 19 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 104 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 77 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 26 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 26 |
| Social Work | Master's | 21 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's | 17 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 12 |
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Sources: federal figures for Southern Adventist University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Tennessee. Counts under 10 are not published.
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