Salem State University Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at Salem State University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Salem State University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Salem State University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for Salem State Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | $26,000 | $37,520 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $23,000 | $44,500 | |
| Chemistry | Not Reported | $43,130 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $24,750 | $33,140 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $27,000 | $47,850 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $23,890 | $40,700 | |
| Education, General | $22,620 | $31,970 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $26,000 | $28,300 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $27,200 | $28,820 | |
| Geography and Cartography | $23,000 | $30,770 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $27,000 | $38,290 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $26,000 | $34,530 | |
| History | $25,250 | $31,500 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Not Reported | $24,040 | |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Not Reported | $26,900 | |
| Mathematics | $27,000 | $40,310 | |
| Music | Not Reported | $27,440 | |
| Political Science and Government | $23,700 | $31,850 | |
| Psychology, General | $24,760 | $34,870 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $27,000 | $67,320 | |
| Social Work | $25,000 | $39,730 | |
| Sociology | $27,000 | $36,940 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $26,000 | $25,190 |
Salary Score ™ for Salem State Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Not Reported | $79,450 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $30,120 | $47,260 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Not Reported | $57,320 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $28,860 | $46,590 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $43,800 | |
| History | Not Reported | $48,850 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $32,030 | $89,840 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $39,630 | $68,910 | |
| Social Work | $32,900 | $50,570 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $18,460 | $53,360 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $27,010 | $47,600 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $20,500 | $46,320 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $20,270 | $60,880 | |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Not Reported | $58,220 |
Salary Score ™ for Salem State Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $77,400 |
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The faculty here are initially helpful to students and appear to want the best for the student. However, they will play favorites and treat some students better than others. When you get into the upper-level courses of the program the faculty are no longer helpful. They are hesitant in answering emails or questions students may have and they are not required to post grades in the upper-level classes. I had a very poor experience in one of my courses where the Professor posted feedback and grades late on paper,... Read More
I attended Salem State College (now Salem State University) more than 20 years ago, so I'm not sure if my comments are still relevant. I enjoyed my studies there. I thought the courses were challenging and the professors were knowledgeable. We often had many students from some of the more well-known universities in Boston retake classes there, to improve their GPA. More than once I was told that they thought attaining an "A" at Salem State would be easy. Many were surprised at the depth and difficulty of courses.... Read More