Southern Adventist University Graduate Schools

Southern Adventist University (referred to as Southern Adventist) is a Private, 4 years school located in Collegedale, TN. It is classified as a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Southern Adventist University is $12,150 in average. The school has 332 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,903 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Southern Adventist University (referred to as Southern Adventist) is a Private, 4 years school located in Collegedale, TN. It is classified as a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice.
The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1950 - Current).
Southern Adventist Directory Information
School NameSouthern Adventist University (Southern Adventist)
Address4881 Taylor Cir, Collegedale, TN 37315-0370
Phone423-236-2000
Webhttps://www.southern.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.southern.edu/apply
Financial Infohttps://www.southern.edu/undergrad/finances/financial-assistance.html
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Southern Adventist University is $12,150 in average. The school has 332 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,903 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 660 graduate programs through Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$12,150
Student Population332
Offered Degrees/ProgramsMaster's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs660 graduate programs
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Southern Adventist University is $12,150 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $675.
Southern Adventist University offers the alternative tuition plansprepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan, including prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan.
Southern Adventist University offers the distance learning courses, but students may be required to attend/visit regular classes to complete their degree/programs.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Graduate Level Courses
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Southern Adventist University is $12,150. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 2.27% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$11,430-
2019-2020$11,700-
2020-2021$11,700-
2021-2022$11,880-
2022-2023$12,150-
The graduate school tuition & fees of Southern Adventist is inexpensive compared to private graduate schools in Tennessee. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,518 and the Tennessee graduate tuition is $20,629 (public) / $19,720 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Southern Adventist University$12,150
All Graduate Schools$16,002$19,518
Public$11,454$20,592
Private$19,594
Tennessee Graduate Schools$16,517$19,583
Public$11,181$20,629
Private$19,720
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $12,630 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Southern Adventist University. On-campus living costs are increased by 1.12% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $13,300. Off-campus living costs are increased by 3.91% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$7,740$4,200$8,400$4,200
2019-2020$7,640$4,250$8,450$4,250
2020-2021$8,170$4,250$8,500$4,250
2021-2022$8,240$4,250$8,550$4,250
2022-2023$8,330$4,300$9,000$4,300
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $675 at Southern Adventist University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 2.27% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$635
2019-2020$650
2020-2021$650
2021-2022$660
2022-2023$675

Graduate Programs at Southern Adventist

Southern Adventist University offers 267 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 123 students have completed their study at Southern Adventist University.
Offered Degrees at Southern Adventist University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree1300102
Doctor's degree - other6018
Post Master's Degree13103
Total2670123
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Southern Adventist University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Family Practice Nurse/Nursing program with 2 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Social Work program with 31 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Nursing Administration program with 7 completers.
Southern Adventist University offers 267 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 123 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 102 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 18 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 3 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 0 completers-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)0-
Communication and Journalism [+] 0 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric0-
Journalism0-
Broadcast Journalism0-
Journalism (other)0-
Public Relations/Image Management0-
Advertising0-
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (other)0-
Communications Technologies [+] 0 completers-
Communications Technology/Technician0-
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services (other)0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2 completers-
Computer Programming/Programmer0-
Computer Science2-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance0-
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster0-
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)0-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 0 completers-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training0-
Education [+] 18 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction0-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision9-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Elementary Education and Teaching0-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels2-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)4-
Art Teacher Education0-
Music Teacher Education0-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching0-
History Teacher Education0-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)3-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor0-
Education (other)0-
Engineering [+] 0 completers-
Engineering0-
Engineering Technology [+] 0 completers-
Industrial Technology/Technician0-
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD0-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 0 completers-
Foreign Languages and Literatures0-
French Language and Literature0-
Italian Language and Literature0-
Spanish Language and Literature0-
Arabic Language and Literature0-
Work and Family Studies [+] 0 completers-
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies0-
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management0-
Family Systems0-
Legal Studies [+] 0 completers-
Pre-Law Studies0-
English Language and Literature [+] 0 completers-
English Language and Literature0-
American Literature (United States0-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 0 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies0-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences0-
Biomedical Sciences0-
Biochemistry0-
Biophysics0-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)0-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 0 completers-
Mathematics0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0 completers-
Museology/Museum Studies0-
International/Global Studies0-
Data Analytics, General0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management0-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science0-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies (other)0-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 0 completers-
Religion/Religious Studies0-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 1 completers-
Bible/Biblical Studies0-
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology0-
Religious Education0-
Religious/Sacred Music0-
Theology/Theological Studies0-
Theological and Ministerial Studies (other)1-
Pastoral Studies/Counseling0-
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (other)0-
Physical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Chemistry0-
Physics0-
Psychology [+] 10 completers-
Psychology0-
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology0-
Clinical Psychology10-
Industrial and Organizational Psychology0-
School Psychology0-
Human Services [+] 31 completers-
Social Work31-
Social Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Archeology0-
Economics0-
International Relations and Affairs0-
Political Science and Government0-
Sociology0-
Construction Trades [+] 0 completers-
Building/Property Maintenance0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 0 completers-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician0-
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (other)0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0 completers-
Digital Arts0-
Commercial and Advertising Art0-
Graphic Design0-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production0-
Photography0-
Art/Art Studies0-
Music0-
Music Performance0-
Music Theory and Composition0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 31 completers-
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist0-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist0-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management4-
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant0-
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)0-
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist0-
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist0-
Health Services Administration1-
Art Therapy/Therapist0-
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy0-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse0$88,700
Nursing Administration0-
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing1-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing10-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing6-
Critical Care Nursing9-
Business [+] 9 completers-
Business Administration and Management0-
Office Management and Supervision0-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management0-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)0-
Accounting1-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies7-
Finance1-
Banking and Financial Support Services0-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration0-
Human Resources Management and Services (other)0-
International Business/Trade/Commerce0-
Management Information Systems0-
Management Science0-
Marketing/Marketing Management0-
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations0-
Construction Management0-
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)0-
History [+] 0 completers-
History0-
European History0-
Public/Applied History0-
History (other)0-
Total102
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 1 completers-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 17 completers-
Health Services Administration0-
Nursing Administration7-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing4-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing2-
Critical Care Nursing4-
Total18
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 0 completers-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)0-
Communication and Journalism [+] 0 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric0-
Journalism0-
Broadcast Journalism0-
Journalism (other)0-
Public Relations/Image Management0-
Advertising0-
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (other)0-
Communications Technologies [+] 0 completers-
Communications Technology/Technician0-
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services (other)0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Computer Programming/Programmer0-
Computer Science0-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance0-
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster0-
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)0-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 0 completers-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training0-
Education [+] 0 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction0-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision0-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Elementary Education and Teaching0-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels0-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)0-
Art Teacher Education0-
Music Teacher Education0-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching0-
History Teacher Education0-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)0-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor0-
Education (other)0-
Engineering [+] 0 completers-
Engineering0-
Engineering Technology [+] 0 completers-
Industrial Technology/Technician0-
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD0-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 0 completers-
Foreign Languages and Literatures0-
French Language and Literature0-
Italian Language and Literature0-
Spanish Language and Literature0-
Arabic Language and Literature0-
Work and Family Studies [+] 0 completers-
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies0-
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management0-
Family Systems0-
Legal Studies [+] 0 completers-
Pre-Law Studies0-
English Language and Literature [+] 0 completers-
English Language and Literature0-
American Literature (United States0-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 0 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies0-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences0-
Biomedical Sciences0-
Biochemistry0-
Biophysics0-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)0-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 0 completers-
Mathematics0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0 completers-
Museology/Museum Studies0-
International/Global Studies0-
Data Analytics, General0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management0-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science0-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies (other)0-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 0 completers-
Religion/Religious Studies0-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 0 completers-
Bible/Biblical Studies0-
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology0-
Religious Education0-
Religious/Sacred Music0-
Theology/Theological Studies0-
Theological and Ministerial Studies (other)0-
Pastoral Studies/Counseling0-
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (other)0-
Physical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Chemistry0-
Physics0-
Psychology [+] 0 completers-
Psychology0-
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology0-
Clinical Psychology0-
Industrial and Organizational Psychology0-
School Psychology0-
Human Services [+] 0 completers-
Social Work0-
Social Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Archeology0-
Economics0-
International Relations and Affairs0-
Political Science and Government0-
Sociology0-
Construction Trades [+] 0 completers-
Building/Property Maintenance0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 0 completers-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician0-
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (other)0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0 completers-
Digital Arts0-
Commercial and Advertising Art0-
Graphic Design0-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production0-
Photography0-
Art/Art Studies0-
Music0-
Music Performance0-
Music Theory and Composition0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 completers-
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist0-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist0-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management0-
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant0-
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)0-
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist0-
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist0-
Health Services Administration0-
Art Therapy/Therapist0-
Physical Therapy/Therapist0-
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy0-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse0-
Nursing Administration0-
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing0-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing2-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing1-
Critical Care Nursing0-
Business [+] 0 completers-
Business Administration and Management0-
Office Management and Supervision0-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management0-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)0-
Accounting0-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies0-
Finance0-
Banking and Financial Support Services0-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration0-
Human Resources Management and Services (other)0-
International Business/Trade/Commerce0-
Management Information Systems0-
Management Science0-
Marketing/Marketing Management0-
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations0-
Construction Management0-
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)0-
History [+] 0 completers-
History0-
European History0-
Public/Applied History0-
History (other)0-
Total3

Graduate Student Population at Southern Adventist

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 319 students enrolled into Southern Adventist University graduate schools where it has total 2,903 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 102 full-time and 217 part-time graduate students. By gender, 70 male and 249 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total31970249
Full-time1021686
Part-tme21754163
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 185 White (57.99%), 48 Black/African American (15.05%), 41 Hispanic (12.85%), 13 Asian (4.08%), and 32 students with other races. 16 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total31970249
American Indian/Native American101
Asian13310
Black/African American48840
Hispanic41932
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White18541144
Two More1349
Un-Known211
Non-resident Alien16412
Southern Adventist University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 84 graduate students (26.33% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 159 graduate students (49.84% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total319
Enrolled Online Exclusively84
Enrolled Some Online Courses159
Not in Online Courses76
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Southern Adventist University. 39 students are aged 20 to 24 (12.23% of total students), 41 students are aged above 50 (12.85%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Southern Adventist University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total31970249
Age 20-21101
Age 22-2438830
Age 25-29651451
Age 30-34561343
Age 35-3940733
Age 40-49781860
Age 50-6437928
Over 64413

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