by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Salem worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Salem is ranked #1,579 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D-. Within West Virginia, it ranks #21 of 36 for value.
These Salem majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Information Systems | #129 of 240 |
| Criminal Justice Administration | #345 of 638 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #362 of 678 |
| Business Administration / Management | #521 of 1,232 |
| General Business Administration and Management | #521 of 1,232 |
| Business Administration & Management | #532 of 1,251 |
| Business, Management & Marketing | #590 of 1,477 |
Read the full Salem value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Salem University is ranked #24 out of #36 in West Virginia for quality and #21 out of #36 for West Virginia value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Salem financial aid page to be sure.
Salem University is ranked #1,579 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Salem University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Salem costs about $13,083. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $52,331 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $18,800 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $12,303 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $13,083 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $52,331 |
*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.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
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 | $75,200 | — | — |
| All Students | $52,331 | #1,579 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $49,212 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $75,200 | — | — |
| All Students | $52,331 | #21 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $49,212 | — | — |
*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 | $12,462 |
| $30K–$48K | $14,635 |
| $48K–$75K | $15,427 |
| $75K–$110K | $15,442 |
| Over $110K | $16,258 |
About 88% of Salem undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,567 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.