We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Salem State ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Salem State was ranked #601 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #19 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Salem State University handed out 146 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 162 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 31 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Salem State. This makes it the #284 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Salem State is $68,690. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Salem State make a median salary of $90,183 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Salem State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $28,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Salem State University.
Of the 146 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from Salem State in 2020-2021, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in 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 nursing.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 6 |
Black or African American | 15 |
Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
White | 93 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
Other Races | 7 |
Of the 31 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from Salem State in 2020-2021, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Salem State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students 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 nursing.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 4 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 23 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 2 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 45 |
Health & Medical Administrative Services | 44 |
Allied Health Professions | 5 |
Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 1 |
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