Salem University
Salem, WV · Private for-profit · 892 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$42K
In-state tuition
$12K
Out-of-state tuition
$12K
Graduation rate
24%
Acceptance rate
—
Median debt
$10K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $20K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | — |
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 55% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $42K |
| Undergraduate composition | 60% White · 12% Black · 4% Hispanic · 1% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.salemu.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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $36K | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $33K | $24K |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $28K | $24K |
Compare with similar colleges in — WV
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Public University System | $8K | 60% | $10K | $41K |
| West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown | $15K | 77% | $9K | $37K |
| West Virginia Junior College-Charleston | $22K | — | $8K | $33K |
| Huntington School of Beauty Culture | — | — | $6K | $20K |
| International Beauty School | — | — | $7K | $23K |
| Morgantown Beauty College Inc | — | — | $6K | $30K |
| Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy | — | — | $6K | $24K |
| Charleston School of Beauty Culture | — | — | $6K | $24K |
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