2024 Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table and chart describe 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees at Southern Adventist University with tuition changes over the last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. The tuition & fees is $12,870 for prospective students.The tuition per credit hours for part-time students (or full-time students who taking extra credits) is $715.
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
2024 COATuition Trends
2024 Graduate School Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs
Amounts
Tuition$12,870
Cost per Credit$715
Books & Supplies$1,100
Room & Board$8,460 (On-Campus) / $9,250 (Off-Campus)
Personal Expenses$4,350 (On-Campus) / $4,350 (Off-Campus)
On-Campus Total$26,780
Off-Campus Total$27,570
Graduate Program Tuition Changes (2020-2024)
2019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-2024
Tuition & Fees$11,700$11,700$11,880$12,150$12,870

Graduate Program Overview

Southern Adventist University is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Collegedale, Tennessee. It offers graduate degree programs as well as undergraduate degree programs.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate school tuition & fees is $12,870.
It offers 267 graduate programs and some programs are offered through distance learning.
Graduate Programs Key Facts
School NameSouthern Adventist University
TypeFour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Address4881 Taylor Cir, Collegedale, TN
Graduate School Students319 students
97 students enrolled online exclusively
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)$12,870
Student to Faculty15:1 (6.67%)
Number of Graduate ProgramsTotal 267 Graduate Programs
130 Master's, 6 Doctorate, 131 Post graduate certificates

Conferred Degrees and Graduate Programs by Major

Southern Adventist University offers Masters, Doctorate, Post-Master's Certificate graduate degree/certificate programs through 267 major areas - 130 Master's , 6 Doctorate , 131 Post-Master'. 114 students have been conferred Master's degree and 22 students have received Doctorate degree last year.The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree and gender.
Total Number of Conferred Graduate Degree
Master'sDoctorate Post-Bachelor'sPost-Master's
Total11422-3
Men292-2
Women8520-1
Below, you can check major programs and concentration for each area of study with offered degrees and completers. ONLINE denotes the program offered by distance learning (online degree). You may want to see all graduate schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Communication and Journalism
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Speech Communication and Rhetoric- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Journalism- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Broadcast Journalism- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Journalism (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Public Relations/Image Management- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Advertising- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Communications Technologies
Computer and Information Sciences
Personal and Culinary Services
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Education
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Curriculum and Instruction- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Educational Leadership and Administration- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Special Education and Teaching- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Elementary Education and Teaching- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Art Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Music Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
History Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)3 - NOT OFFERED -
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Education (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Engineering
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Engineering- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Engineering Technology
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Industrial Technology/Technician- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Foreign Languages and Literatures- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
French Language and Literature- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Italian Language and Literature- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Spanish Language and Literature- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Arabic Language and Literature- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Work and Family Studies
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Family Systems- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Legal Studies
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Pre-Law Studies- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
English Language and Literature
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
English Language and Literature- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
American Literature (United States- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Biology/Biological Sciences- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Biomedical Sciences- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Biochemistry- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Biophysics- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Mathematics and Statistics
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Mathematics- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Museology/Museum Studies- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
International/Global Studies- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Data Analytics, General- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Religion/Religious Studies- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Theology and Religious Vocations
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Bible/Biblical Studies- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Religious Education- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Religious/Sacred Music- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Theology/Theological Studies- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Theological and Ministerial Studies (other)1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Pastoral Studies/Counseling- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Physical Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Chemistry- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Physics- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Psychology
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Psychology- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Clinical Psychology10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Industrial and Organizational Psychology- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
School Psychology5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Human Services
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Social Work31 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Social Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Archeology- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Economics- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
International Relations and Affairs- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Political Science and Government- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Sociology- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Construction Trades
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Building/Property Maintenance- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Mechanics and Repairers
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Visual and Performing Arts
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Digital Arts- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Commercial and Advertising Art- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Graphic Design- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Cinematography and Film/Video Production- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Photography- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Art/Art Studies- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Music- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Music Performance- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Music Theory and Composition- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
Business
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Business Administration and Management- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Office Management and Supervision- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Accounting1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Finance1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Banking and Financial Support Services- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Human Resources Management and Services (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
International Business/Trade/Commerce- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Management Information Systems- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Management Science1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Marketing/Marketing Management- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Construction Management- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
History
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
History- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
European History- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Public/Applied History- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
History (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Communication and Journalism
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Speech Communication and Rhetoric- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Journalism- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Broadcast Journalism- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Journalism (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Public Relations/Image Management- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Advertising- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Communications Technologies
Computer and Information Sciences
Personal and Culinary Services
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Education
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Curriculum and Instruction- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Educational Leadership and Administration- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Special Education and Teaching- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Elementary Education and Teaching- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Art Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Music Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
History Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)- - NOT OFFERED -
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Education (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Engineering
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Engineering- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Engineering Technology
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Industrial Technology/Technician- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Foreign Languages and Literatures- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
French Language and Literature- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Italian Language and Literature- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Spanish Language and Literature- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Arabic Language and Literature- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Work and Family Studies
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Family Systems- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Legal Studies
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Pre-Law Studies- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
English Language and Literature
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
English Language and Literature- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
American Literature (United States- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Biology/Biological Sciences- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Biomedical Sciences- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Biochemistry- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Biophysics- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Mathematics and Statistics
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Mathematics- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Museology/Museum Studies- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
International/Global Studies- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Data Analytics, General- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Religion/Religious Studies- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Theology and Religious Vocations
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Bible/Biblical Studies- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Religious Education- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Religious/Sacred Music- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Theology/Theological Studies- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Theological and Ministerial Studies (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Pastoral Studies/Counseling- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Physical Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Chemistry- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Physics- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Psychology
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Psychology- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Clinical Psychology- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Industrial and Organizational Psychology- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
School Psychology- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Human Services
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Social Work- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Social Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Archeology- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Economics- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
International Relations and Affairs- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Political Science and Government- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Sociology- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Construction Trades
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Building/Property Maintenance- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Mechanics and Repairers
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Visual and Performing Arts
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Digital Arts- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Commercial and Advertising Art- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Graphic Design- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Cinematography and Film/Video Production- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Photography- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Art/Art Studies- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Music- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Music Performance- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Music Theory and Composition- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Health/Health Care Administration/Management- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Health Services Administration- - NOT OFFERED -
Art Therapy/Therapist- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Physical Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Nursing Administration- - NOT OFFERED -
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing- - NOT OFFERED 2
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing- - NOT OFFERED 1
Critical Care Nursing- - NOT OFFERED -
Business
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Business Administration and Management- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Office Management and Supervision- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Accounting- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Finance- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Banking and Financial Support Services- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Human Resources Management and Services (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
International Business/Trade/Commerce- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Management Information Systems- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Management Science- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Marketing/Marketing Management- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Construction Management- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
History
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
History- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
European History- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Public/Applied History- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
History (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

Graduate Student Population

Total 2,719 students enrolled in Southern Adventist University including both undergraduate and graduate programs, with full-time and part-time status.
In graduate school, 319 students are enrolled to earn graduate degrees. By gender, it has 70 male and 249 female graduate students. By attending status, there are 102 full-time and 217 part-time students in graduate schools.
It offers online degree programs and 97 students enrolled to earn their graduate degree through online exclusively and 181 students are taking some online graduate courses.
Graduate Students Gender Distribution
Total319
Men Students70
Women Students249
Graduate Students Attending Status Distribution
Total319
Full-time Students102
Part-time Students217
By race/ethnicity 185 White, 48 Black, and 13 Asian students are attending at Southern Adventist University. The detail graduate enrollment distribution by race is shown in the below chart.
Graduate Students Race Distribution
Total319
American Indian /
Native American
1
Asian13
Black48
Hispanic41
White185
Two or more races13
Un-Known2
Distance learning, also called online education, is very attractive to students, especially those who want to continue education and work in the field. At Southern Adventist University, 97 students are enrolled exclusively in online courses and 181 students are enrolled in some online courses.
Graduate Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment332
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses97
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses181
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses54
Graduate Distance Learning Enrollment By Student Location
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses97
Tennessee Resident41
Other State In U.S.56
Outside of U.S.0


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