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Salem State University

Salem, MA · Suburb · 4,291 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
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Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
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Location
Salem, MA, 01970 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
BOS · Boston
11 mi away
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Admission Rate
96%
Cost of Attendance
$28,291
per academic year
Graduation Rate
52%
Median Earnings
$56,662
10 yrs after entry
Median Debt
$25,000
at graduation
Enrollment
4,291
Medium (3k–10k)
Cost
In-state tuition
$12,338
Out-of-state tuition
$19,531
Room & board
$16,838
Avg net price
$15,996
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,516
$30–48k
$13,870
$48–75k
$13,821
$75–110k
$17,590
$110k+
$23,223
Admissions
Admit rate
96%
Outcomes
Graduation rate
52%
1st-yr retention
75%
Consumer completion
62%
Median earnings (6yr)
$48,209
Median earnings (10yr)
$56,662
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Student Body
Men 36%Women 64%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■ Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
35%
First-generation
40%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
13%
Race & ethnicity
White
52%
Hispanic
25%
Black
9%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$48,209
10 years after entry
$56,662
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing163
Psychology, General138
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods74
Criminal Justice and Corrections74
Biology, General67
Marketing56
Business Administration, Management and Operations50
Health and Medical Administrative Services38
Accounting and Related Services35
Social Work31
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions31
Computer and Information Sciences, General29
English Language and Literature, General29
Education, General25
History24
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft21
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Institutional
Avg faculty salary
$10,694/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,571
Federal loan rate
49%