by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Salem State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #16 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Salem State University highly for nursing, placing at #364 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 364 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Massachusetts | 18 of 41 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region | 36 of 96 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in nursing at Salem State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 174 |
| Master’s | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Salem State University awarded 174 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Salem State University ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #16 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 16 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 32 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 266 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Salem State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $79,214 a year. This is higher than $55,176, the median for all majors at Salem State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Salem State University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $28,500 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 |
Find out more about Salem State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Salem State University were White. Roughly 60% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Salem State University granted 174 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 91% to women and 9% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
Graduate study is also available at Salem State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 11 |
