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Elementary Education at Salem State University

Elementary Education at Salem State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Elementary Education, 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 sits in Salem, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 49 elementary education degrees were granted at Salem State University.

Studying Online at Salem State University

Online coursework is an option at Salem State University. Of 6,230 students, 836 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,702 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Elementary Education Rankings at Salem State University

Rankings can help you compare Salem State University’s Elementary Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #9 of 21
Best Value Massachusetts #14 of 27
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #15 of 49
Best Value New England (Region) #20 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #174 of 691
Best Value Nationwide #470 of 871

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #9 of 21
Best Value Massachusetts #14 of 27
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #15 of 49
Best Value New England (Region) #20 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #174 of 691
Best Value Nationwide #470 of 871

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Elementary Education graduates at Salem State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Elementary Education graduates at Salem State University are 88% women (43) and 12% men (6).

Elementary Education Bachelor’s Program at Salem State University

Among the 16 bachelor’s elementary education degrees awarded at Salem State University, 88% were women (14) and 12% were men (2).

Salem State University gender breakdown of Elementary Education Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Elementary Education majors at Salem State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University, lower than the national average of 23%.*

Elementary Education Master’s Program at Salem State University

Among the 33 master’s elementary education degrees awarded at Salem State University, 88% were women (29) and 12% were men (4).

Salem State University gender breakdown of Elementary Education Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Elementary Education master’s degree recipients at Salem State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 26
Hispanic / Latino 6
Black / African American 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Elementary Education majors at Salem State University

Minority students account for 21% of Elementary Education master’s degree recipients at Salem State University, lower than the national average of 28%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Highest-Paying Careers for Elementary Education Graduates

Those who complete Elementary Education program at Salem State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Elementary Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,366

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