by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Salem State ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Salem State was ranked #375 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #16 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 268 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 366 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 375 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 423 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Salem State University handed out 155 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 146 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Salem State. This makes it the #284 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Salem State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $80,641 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Salem State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $23,247 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Salem State paid an average of $790 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $499 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
Learn more about Salem State tuition and fees.
Of the 155 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from Salem State in 2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 9 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Salem State nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Salem State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Salem State make a median salary of $107,751. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Of the 18 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from Salem State in 2021-2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Salem State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 67 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 38 |
| Allied Health Professions | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.