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Salem State University Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
C+
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
52%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
79%
Part-Time Retention Rate
45%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$0
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Teacher Certification
    Yes
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
  • 2-19 students
    45%
  • 20-39
    53%
  • 40-99
    2%
  • 100+
    0%
Most Popular Majors
  • Nursing
    168 Graduates
  • Psychology
    160 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    97 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    85 Graduates
  • Accounting
    83 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    79 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    71 Graduates
  • Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
    59 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    58 Graduates
  • Marketing
    55 Graduates
93%
of students say they attend class.44 responses

About the Professors

Professors
C
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Female Professors
54%
Male Professors
46%
Average Professor Salary
$106,080
Poll
48%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.44 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    6%
  • Asian American
    9%
  • Hispanic
    5%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    0%
  • Multiracial
    0%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    2%
  • White
    79%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
74%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.65 responses
Poll
65%
of students say professors care about their students' success.65 responses
Poll
63%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.65 responses
Poll
64%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.66 responses
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