Salem University

Salem, WV · Private for-profit · Graduate degree-granting

A private for-profit institution in Salem, West Virginia, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Salem University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 892 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,642 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 24.2%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $24,694, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.4x. The average net price after financial aid is $12,303 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Educational Administration, Registered Nursing, Biology, and Criminal Justice & Corrections.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,642
Graduation Rate
24.2%
Median Debt
$24,694
Average Net Price
$12,303
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.7x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.4x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
892
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
54.8%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$11,900
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,900
Pell Grant Rate
74.6%
Federal Loan Rate
71.7%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$9,886
Income $30K–$48K
$10,753
Income $48K–$75K
$11,154
Income $110K+
$14,716

Student Demographics

Women
54.8%
White
60.3%
Black
12.3%
Hispanic
4.3%
Asian
0.6%
Two or More Races
0.1%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
27.5%

Accreditations

Programs (20)

Bachelor (5)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $55,583 50
Biology Not reported 11
Criminal Justice & Corrections $53,027 10
Computer & Information Sciences $74,772 6
Registered Nursing Not reported 6

Master (6)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $64,997 58
Educational Administration Not reported 19
Curriculum & Instruction $60,185 9
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 6
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 4
Security & Protective Services Not reported 4

Associate (5)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management Not reported 27
Registered Nursing Not reported 12
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 8
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 4
Biology Not reported 4

Post-bachelor's Certificate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Educational Administration $67,781 Not reported

Graduate Certificate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Educational Administration $66,072 24
Show 2 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Sports & Fitness Master 2
Registered Nursing Master 2

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