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Mathematics at Salem State University

If you plan to study Mathematics, consider the program at Salem State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Salem State University sits in Salem, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 7 mathematics degrees were granted at Salem State University.

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.

Mathematics Rankings at Salem State University

Rankings can help you compare Salem State University’s Mathematics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for Mathematics Graduates from Salem State University

Students who complete Salem State University’s Mathematics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$39,673
2 years	$38,289

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Mathematics graduates at Salem State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mathematics graduates at Salem State University are 71% women (5) and 29% men (2).

Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at Salem State University

Among the 6 bachelor’s mathematics degrees awarded at Salem State University, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6

Mathematics Master’s Program at Salem State University

Among the 1 master’s mathematics graduates at Salem State University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics master’s degree recipients at Salem State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mathematics Concentrations at Salem State University

This Mathematics program at Salem State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mathematics	7

Highest-Paying Careers for Mathematics Graduates

Graduates of the Mathematics program at Salem State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Mathematics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Statisticians	$130,349
Bioinformatics Technicians	$121,896
Biostatisticians	$121,594
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Data Scientists	$106,295
Clinical Data Managers	$99,475
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927

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.