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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#Program1yr EarningsROI
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree$80,6412.9x
2Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree$57,7062.1x
3ChemistryBachelor's Degree$49,4391.8x
4Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree$46,8971.7x
5Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree$45,6701.7x
6Social WorkBachelor's Degree$45,4501.6x
7Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree$44,8121.6x
8Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree$40,5061.5x
9SociologyBachelor's Degree$39,8221.4x
10Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree$36,4921.3x
11Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree$34,3021.2x
12Education, GeneralBachelor's Degree$33,0651.2x
13English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree$32,8441.2x
14Geography and CartographyBachelor's Degree$32,5041.2x
15Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree$31,7551.1x
16HistoryBachelor's Degree$29,3071.1x
17Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree$26,1800.9x
18Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralBachelor's Degree$24,6990.9x
19Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree