Health Professions at Salem State University
If you plan to study Health Professions, 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 sits in Salem, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Salem State University
Online coursework is an option at Salem State University. Among 6,230 students, 836 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,702 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Salem State University
Use these rankings to compare Salem State University’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #26 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #31 of 76 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #46 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #60 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #568 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1460 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Salem State University
Students who complete Salem State University’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $75,503 |
| 2 years | $68,901 |
| 3 years | $69,172 |
| 4 years | $75,912 |
| 5 years | $92,208 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Salem State University report median earnings of $75,912, compared with $55,176 for all Salem State University graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Salem State University is $27,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Salem State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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