Salem State University Data & Information Overview

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How Well Is Salem State University Ranked?

2026 Rankings

College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.

Salem State University was awarded 84 badges in the 2026 rankings.

Overall Ranking

According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, Salem State is ranked #716 out of 5,192 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.

Salem State also holds the #45 spot on the Best Colleges in Massachusetts ranking.

See all of the rankings for Salem State University.

How Much Do Salem State Grads Make?

Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Salem State make around $53,747 per year during the early years of their employment. That’s great news for Salem State students since it is 32% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $40,669 per year.