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. It ranks as high as #15 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Salem State University among the top schools in the country for history, placing at #289 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 289 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Massachusetts | 16 of 28 |
| Best History Schools in the New England Region | 33 of 58 |
The following degree levels are granted in history at Salem State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Salem State University awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Salem State University ranks competitively among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #15 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 15 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 32 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 285 |
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Salem State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,900 a year. This is lower than $55,176, the median for all majors at Salem State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Salem State University, history graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $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, 38% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Salem State University were White. Roughly 85% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Salem State University awarded 6 bachelor’s completions in public/applied history recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Salem State University granted 4 bachelor’s degrees in european history recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Salem State University conferred 2 bachelor’s completions in american history (united states) recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at Salem State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in History | 2 |
