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Education at Salem State University

If you plan to study education, take a look at what Salem State University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

Salem State is located in Salem, Massachusetts and has a total student population of 7,242. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 204 students received their master's degree in education.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Education section at the bottom of this page.

Salem State Education Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Education

Online Classes Are Available at Salem State

Don't have the time or the flexibility in your schedule to take traditional classes? Online courses may be the perfect solution for you. They allow independent learners to study when and where they want to while offering the rigor of in-person classes.

For those who are interested in distance learning, Salem State does offer online courses in education for the following degree levels:

  • Master’s Degree

Salem State Education Rankings

Education Student Demographics at Salem State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Salem State University.

Salem State Education Master’s Program

82% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 204 students earned a master's degree in education from Salem State. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.

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Of the students who received a education master's degree from Salem State, 81% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a master's in education.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 14
White 166
International Students 4
Other Races/Ethnicities 12

Concentrations Within Education

The following education concentations are available at Salem State University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Salem State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Teacher Education Subject Specific 59
General Education 58
Teacher Education Grade Specific 54
Educational Administration 42
Special Education 30
Student Counseling 23
Teaching English or French 12
Instructional Media Design 8

Careers That Education Grads May Go Into

A degree in education can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MA, the home state for Salem State University.

Occupation Jobs in MA Average Salary in MA
Teacher Assistants 38,770 $35,680
Elementary School Teachers 30,380 $82,600
High School Teachers 26,420 $80,020
Middle School Teachers 16,910 $79,030
Preschool Teachers 16,360 $39,180

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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