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Salem State University
#47 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Salem, MA
  • 1,153 reviews
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    Salem State University Academics

    Salem State Academic Statistics

    Academics
    C+
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    57%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    74%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    25%
    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
      217 Graduates
    • Psychology
      163 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      92 Graduates
    • Accounting
      90 Graduates
    • Business
      87 Graduates
    • Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
      72 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      68 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      66 Graduates
    • Early Childhood Education
      65 Graduates
    • Marketing
      65 Graduates
    93%
    of students say they attend class.44 responses

    Salem State Professors

    Professors
    C
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Female Professors
    53%
    Male Professors
    47%
    Average Professor Salary
    $106,080
    Poll
    48%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.44 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      7%
    • Asian American
      11%
    • Hispanic
      5%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      0%
    • Multiracial
      0%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      3%
    • White
      74%
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    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    73%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.70 responses
    Poll
    66%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.70 responses
    Poll
    61%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.70 responses
    Poll
    65%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.71 responses
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