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Salem State University

Salem, MA
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Salem State University Reviews

Based on 4 Reviews
352 Lafayette St Salem, MA
College Review
Career PreparationA+
Students and CultureA+
FacilitiesA-
Activities and GroupsA+
A+
Excellent
Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Salem State University

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Teaching English As a Second or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
15
5
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
0
Sport and Fitness Administration/management
11
Special Education and Teaching, General
44
8
Spanish Language Teacher Education
2
9
Spanish Language and Literature
5
Secondary Education and Teaching
3
4
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
0
Reading Teacher Education
6
1
Public/applied History
0
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
2
7
Mathematics Teacher Education
12
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education and Teaching
2
3
Italian Language and Literature
0
History Teacher Education
10
Higher Education/higher Education Administration
27
Health and Physical Education/fitness, General
2
French Language and Literature
1
European History
3
English/language Arts Teacher Education
2
English Language and Literature, General
57
17
Elementary Education and Teaching
64
25
Educational/instructional Technology
2
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
0
0
Education, General
1
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
70
4
Creative Writing
9
Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services
12
2
Chemistry Teacher Education
0
Biology Teacher Education
0
Art/art Studies, General
0
Art Teacher Education
7
5
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
3
Applied Behavior Analysis
1
4
American History (United States)
2
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Sociology
35
Social Work
61
94
Psychology, General
151
Political Science and Government, General
17
Philosophy
2
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
21
Language Interpretation and Translation
5
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
10
History, Other
1
History, General
47
17
Counseling Psychology
34
1
American Government and Politics (United States)
2
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Marketing/marketing Management, General
40
Management Science
14
International Business/trade/commerce
8
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
20
Financial Planning and Services
8
Finance, General
29
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
14
Economics, General
15
Business Administration and Management, General
87
24
11
Advertising
26
Accounting and Finance
13
Accounting
72
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
214
Occupational Therapy/therapist
12
7
Nursing Science
28
Nursing Administration
1
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
54
Clinical Research Coordinator
17
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
3
Athletic Training/trainer
7
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Forensic Science and Technology
16
Fire Services Administration
10
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
109
5
Aviation/airway Management and Operations
0
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Mathematics, General
8
7
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
14
Geology/earth Science, General
7
Geography
28
0
Environmental Biology
2
Chemistry, General
5
Cell/cellular and Molecular Biology
3
Biology/biological Sciences, General
7
0
Biochemistry
8
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Public Relations/image Management
41
Printmaking
0
Mass Communication/media Studies
8
Journalism
20
Digital Communication and Media/multimedia
12
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Writing, General
0
Technical Theatre/theatre Design and Technology
2
Sculpture
2
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
12
Photography
5
Painting
2
Music, General
9
Drawing
0
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
14
Design and Applied Arts, Other
8
Commercial and Advertising Art
16
Acting
6
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist
3
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
2
12
4
Biomedical Sciences, General
49
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Management Information Systems, General
11
Computer Science
12
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Tourism and Travel Services Management
5
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
1
Hospitality Administration/management, General
13
0
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Aquaculture
1
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
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Online Programs

Check out the online programs offered at Salem State University

Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Educational/instructional Technology
Fire Services Administration

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

School Accreditation Information
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Occupational Therapy (OT) - Professional Programs
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
Alumni & Student Reviews
A+ Excellent
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 1 Reviews
Alumni
BSN, Class of 2003
Nursing requires clinical rotations in various hospitals around the state.
Rated January 2016
A+ Excellent
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 1 Reviews
Alumni
BSN, Class of 2003
SSU had a great multicultural mix. The various clubs/groups on campus held many events that were open to the student body.
Rated January 2016
A- Excellent
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 1 Reviews
Alumni
BSN, Class of 2003
The campus has had a huge revamp since I was enrolled.
Rated January 2016
A+ Excellent
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 1 Reviews
Alumni
BSN, Class of 2003
I can't pick one. There were many to pick from. One that may interest some was RDT or "repertory dance theater" that many tried out for and it was fun to watch their performances yearly.
Rated January 2016