Nursing Science at Salem State University
If you plan to study Nursing Science, consider the program at Salem State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Salem State University is in Salem, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 nursing science degrees were granted at Salem State University.
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Studying Online at Salem State University
Distance learning is available 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.
Nursing Science Rankings at Salem State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Salem State University’s Nursing Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #2 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #3 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #68 of 142 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing Science graduates at Salem State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing Science graduates at Salem State University are 91% women (10) and 9% men (1).
Nursing Science Master’s Program at Salem State University
Of the 11 master’s nursing science degrees awarded at Salem State University, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Science master’s degree recipients at Salem State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Nursing Science master’s degree recipients at Salem State University, above the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Science Graduates
Students who finish Nursing Science program at Salem State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.