by our College Data Analytics TeamWhat kind of rankings and accolades has Salem State been awarded? Any College Factual rankings and awards Salem State holds are detailed on this page.
Salem State earned 62 ranking badges in College Factual’s 2026 analysis.
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| #2 out of 9 | #2 out of 7 | #3 out of 20 | #4 out of 21 |
Salem State has 228 top ranked majors, led by its placement in the Best Professional, Technical, Business & Scientific Writing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts Ranking.
The best rankings are listed below:
#785 out of 2,000.
This makes Salem State a top 20% value school for students seeking value.
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Salem State has 228 best-value majors, including its placement in the Best Value Creative Writing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts Ranking.
The best rankings are listed below:
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