Registered Nursing at Salem State University
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Salem State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Salem State University is in Salem, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 174 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Salem State University.
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Studying Online at Salem State University
Online coursework is an option at Salem State University. Of 6,230 students, 836 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,702 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Salem State University
Use these rankings to compare Salem State University’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #12 of 40 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #20 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #30 of 93 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #35 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #313 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1163 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Salem State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Salem State University are 91% women (158) and 9% men (16).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Salem State University
Among the 174 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Salem State University, 91% were women (158) and 9% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 104 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 37 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 34% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Salem State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| 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.