Salem State University
Salem, MA · Public · 4,291 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$63K
In-state tuition
$13K
Out-of-state tuition
$20K
Graduation rate
49%
Acceptance rate
96%
Median debt
$17K
Borrowing rate
45%
Earnings (all students)
$55K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Suburb: Large |
| Region | New England |
| ZIP | 01970 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$26K
Federal aid / UG
$4K
Est. net price
$22K
At a glance
| SAT average | — |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 75% |
| Undergraduate composition | 52% White · 9% Black · 25% Hispanic · 3% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.salemstate.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $69K | $25K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $50K | $26K |
| Chemistry. | $43K | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $42K | $23K |
| Mathematics. | $40K | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $39K | $25K |
| Biology, General. | $37K | $23K |
| Political Science and Government. | $37K | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | $37K | — |
| Sociology. | $37K | — |
| Social Work. | $36K | $26K |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $34K | $20K |
Compare with similar colleges in — MA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $18K | 81% | $20K | $80K |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | $17K | 51% | $15K | $71K |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $18K | 69% | $18K | $78K |
| Bunker Hill Community College | $6K | — | $6K | $52K |
| Bridgewater State University | $12K | 52% | $18K | $61K |
| Quinsigamond Community College | $6K | — | $11K | $51K |
| Bristol Community College | $6K | — | $8K | $48K |
| Middlesex Community College | $6K | — | $5K | $54K |
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