Education at Salem State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at Salem State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Salem State University is in Salem, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Salem State University
Many students take online classes at Salem State University. Of 6,230 students, 836 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,702 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Salem State University
Rankings can help you compare Salem State University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #21 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #24 of 54 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #37 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #44 of 118 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #438 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #942 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Salem State University
Students who complete Salem State 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 | $43,983 |
| 2 years | $44,348 |
| 3 years | $47,925 |
| 4 years | $51,867 |
| 5 years | $59,411 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Salem State University report median earnings of $51,867, compared with $55,176 for all Salem State University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Salem State University comes in at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Salem State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Education majors, 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
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