Education at Salem University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, you may want to check out the program at Salem University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Salem University sits in Salem, WV.
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Studying Online at Salem University
Online coursework is an option at Salem University. Of 1,083 students, 450 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 633 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Salem University
These rankings give you a sense of how Salem University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #8 of 16 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #12 of 16 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #206 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #261 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #789 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1288 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Salem University
Graduates of Salem University’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,959 |
| 2 years | $55,095 |
| 3 years | $57,898 |
| 4 years | $64,749 |
| 5 years | $71,697 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Salem University report median earnings of $64,749, compared with $47,190 for all Salem University graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Salem University comes in at $17,125.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Salem University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.