Southern Adventist University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Southern Adventist University at a glance

• 2,773

  students enrolled

• 597

  degrees and certificates a year

• 49%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $24,345

  average net price a year

  Tuition $24,350

• $44,818

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $53,723

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  83% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Southern Adventist University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Hamilton County, where the college is.

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• 175

  open professional jobs

• 17

  entry level

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  5 jobs

• 3.5%

  unemployment in Hamilton County

  2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $72,568

  median household income

  Hamilton County

• 43%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, biological sciences, which lead to clinical (3 open), finance (18 open), sales (21 open), operations (35 open), marketing (8 open), human resources (11 open).

Hiring most: Unum Group (15), University of Tennessee System (11), Quanta Services (7), University of Tennessee (6), Black & Veatch (5), University of Tennessee (5), Hamilton County Schools (4), Acadia Healthcare Company (3).

What they hire for: Operations (35), Engineering (33), Sales (21), Finance (18), Human Resources (11), Marketing (8). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Southeast Tennessee Workforce Development Board.

• American Job Center of Tennessee - ChattanoogaChattanooga · 423-894-5354 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Southern Adventist University?

Southern Adventist University enrolls about 2,773 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Collegedale, Tennessee. It awards about 597 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Southern Adventist University?

49% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Southern Adventist University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $44,818 six years after entry and $53,723 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Southern Adventist University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Southern Adventist University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Southern Adventist University?

175 open professional jobs are listed in Hamilton County, 17 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Unum Group has the most openings.