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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Massachusetts
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities

Salem State University

Salem State University is a public college located in Salem, Massachusetts, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Salem State University is $2,520. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $4,140. The college offers Master’s degrees in 26 different degree areas, with 1 Master’s degree offered online. Salem State University enrolls 1,576 graduate students, with 59% part-time students, 30% online students, and 37% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.salemstate.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:No
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Remedial services:No
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:No

Demographics

Graduate students
644 full-time
932 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:466
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:588
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:16
  • Online students
    30%
  • Male/Female
    22% / 78%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$2,520
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$4,140
  • Application fee:$50
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$6,337
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$492
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$6,337
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$582
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
461 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
15 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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