by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Salem State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #29 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Salem State University as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #701 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 701 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 29 of 31 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 60 of 66 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at Salem State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 7 |
This social sciences area of study at Salem State University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography and Cartography | 20 |
| Political Science and Government | 16 |
| Sociology | 11 |
| Economics | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Salem State University handed out 43 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Salem State University ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #29 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Salem State University report a median salary of $45,713 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, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $28,845 in student loans. This is higher than $27,186, the typical median for all majors at Salem State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,428 | $12,481 |
Learn more about Salem State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Salem State University are White. Approximately 77% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Salem State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 7 |
