Salem State University
Salem, Massachusetts · Public · 4,291 undergraduates
Of 36 programs with reported earnings, 35 leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 67 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,516 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,870 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,821 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,590 |
| $110k and up | $23,223 |
| All families (average) | $15,996 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $95,550 | +$54,506 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,717 | +$13,673 | clears the bar | $22,749 | 1.7 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $69,819 | +$28,775 | clears the bar | $40,594 | 1.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $60,928 | +$19,884 | clears the bar | $15,041 | 0.8 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $59,774 | +$18,730 | clears the bar | $21,750 | 1.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $56,509 | +$15,465 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $67,551 | +$26,507 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 1 yr |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $67,789 | +$26,745 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 0.9 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $60,026 | +$18,982 | clears the bar | $24,991 | 1.3 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $69,495 | +$28,451 | clears the bar | $32,512 | 1.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $72,560 | +$31,516 | clears the bar | $16,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $92,380 | +$51,336 | clears the bar | $26,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $55,323 | +$14,279 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $43,621 | +$2,577 | clears the bar | $26,250 | 10.2 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $49,572 | +$8,528 | clears the bar | $25,450 | 3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 36 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 35% of students receive Pell grants · 50% 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.