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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.

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).

Salem State University gender breakdown of Nursing Science Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of Nursing Science majors at Salem State University

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

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