by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Salem State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in education.
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The education major at Salem State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Salem State University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in general education. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of education students who receive their bachelor's degree at Salem State is $33,065. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,982 for all education students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Salem State was $790 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $499 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,068 | $11,911 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,378 | $16,378 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,784 | $1,784 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a bachelor's degree in education from Salem State. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Salem State does not offer an online option for its education bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Salem State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Salem State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 161 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 45 |
| Student Counseling | 31 |
| Special Education | 27 |
| Educational Administration | 20 |
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