Salem State University
Salem, MA · Public
Popular programs at Salem State University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 155 | |
| 2 | Psychology, General. | 145 | |
| 3 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 81 | |
| 4 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 78 | |
| 5 | Biology, General. | 62 | |
| 6 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 54 | |
| 7 | Social Work. | 48 | |
| 8 | Marketing. | 47 | |
| 9 | Accounting and Related Services. | 44 | |
| 10 | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 40 | |
| 11 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 39 | |
| 12 | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 38 | |
| 13 | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 34 | |
| 14 | English Language and Literature, General. | 32 | |
| 15 | History. | 32 | |
| 16 | Geography and Cartography. | 27 | |
| 17 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 25 | |
| 18 | Communication and Media Studies. | 22 | |
| 19 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 21 | |
| 20 | Human Resources Management and Services. | 19 |
Showing top 20 of 51 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Salem State University?
Salem State University has an acceptance rate of 96% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Salem State University?
SAT score data for Salem State University is not currently published.
How much does Salem State University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Salem State University is approximately $15,996 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Salem State University?
4-year graduation rate data for Salem State University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
