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Salem State University
Salem, MA · Public · General
Salem State University is a public institution in Salem, MA. With a 96% admission rate and 1,160 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 4,286 students, offers 19 programs with earnings data, and has a 55% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
96%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,160
Enrollment
4,286
Completion Rate
55%
Cost of Attendance
$27,615
In-State Tuition
$11,978
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,961
Programs
19
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 19 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($28K)
Showing 19 of 19 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $80,641 | $89,918 | $27,615 | 2.9x | |
| 2 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,706 | — | $27,615 | 2.1x | |
| 3 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,439 | — | $27,615 | 1.8x | |
| 4 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,897 | $65,310 | $27,615 | 1.7x | |
| 5 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,670 | $73,807 | $27,615 | 1.7x | |
| 6 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,450 | $53,211 | $27,615 | 1.6x | |
| 7 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,812 | $59,192 | $27,615 | 1.6x | |
| 8 | Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,506 | — | $27,615 | 1.5x | |
| 9 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,822 | $55,337 | $27,615 | 1.4x | |
| 10 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,492 | $52,718 | $27,615 | 1.3x | |
| 11 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,302 | $53,766 | $27,615 | 1.2x | |
| 12 | Education, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,065 | $46,529 | $27,615 | 1.2x | |
| 13 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,844 | $44,760 | $27,615 | 1.2x | |
| 14 | Geography and CartographyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,504 | $50,774 | $27,615 | 1.2x | |
| 15 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,755 | $53,920 | $27,615 | 1.1x | |
| 16 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,307 | $54,844 | $27,615 | 1.1x | |
| 17 | Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $26,180 | $44,271 | $27,615 | 0.9x | |
| 18 | Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $24,699 | $35,940 | $27,615 | 0.9x | |
| 19 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $53,648 | $27,615 | — |