by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Salem State University compares to other colleges that offer general education.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, Salem State University conferred 38 bachelor’s degrees in general education.
General Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Salem State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,488 a year. This is below $55,176, the median for all majors at Salem State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Salem State University, general 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.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,428 | $12,481 |
Find out more about Salem State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 24% of general education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of general education bachelor’s degree graduates at Salem State University are White. Roughly 66% 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 general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the general education majors at Salem State University.
The general education program at Salem State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education, General | 115 |
Salem State University conferred 115 completions in education, general recently — 79% to women and 21% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (77%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.