Salem College
Winston-Salem, North Carolina · Private, nonprofit · 423 undergraduates
All 5 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr). Another 39 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,074 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,001 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,147 |
| $75k to $110k | $19,940 |
| $110k and up | $24,027 |
| All families (average) | $18,277 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $61,499 | +$27,440 | clears the bar | $51,305 | 1.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $68,431 | +$34,372 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,464 | +$15,405 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 1.6 yrs |
| Education, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,488 | +$13,429 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.7 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $45,560 | +$11,501 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 55% of students receive Pell grants · 57% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.