Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Salem State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in education.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, Salem State University handed out 101 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Salem State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,867 a year. This is below $55,176, the median for all majors at Salem State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Salem State University, education graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $27,186, the typical median for all majors at Salem State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,428 | $12,481 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 17% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at Salem State University are White. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 20% of education master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at Salem State University were White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 141 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Here are the demographics of the education majors at Salem State University.
The education program at Salem State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 145 |
| General Education | 115 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 50 |
| Student Counseling | 22 |
| Teaching English or French | 20 |
| Instructional Media Design | 13 |
| Educational Administration | 12 |
| Special Education | 11 |