by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Salem degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Salem measures up.
Salem is ranked #1,796 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within North Carolina, it ranks #84 of 124 for value.
These Salem majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| International Business | #308 of 332 |
| Accounting / Finance | #899 of 958 |
Below is the detailed Salem value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Salem College is ranked #84 out of #124 for North Carolina value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Salem financial aid page to be sure.
Salem College is ranked #1,796 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, Salem College is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Salem costs about $19,189. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $76,755 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $48,669 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $18,277 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $19,189 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $76,755 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Salem net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Salem costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Salem degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $194,676 | — | — |
| All Students | $76,755 | #1,796 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $73,108 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $194,676 | — | — |
| All Students | $76,755 | #84 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $73,108 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Salem shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16,009 |
| $30K–$48K | $19,467 |
| $48K–$75K | $18,561 |
| $75K–$110K | $20,207 |
| Over $110K | $22,832 |
About 97% of Salem undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $26,471 per year. Get more details on the Salem financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Salem net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.