Student Counseling and Personnel Services at Salem State University
Salem, MA · Master's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Salem State University graduates in student counseling and personnel services earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 71% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Salem State University Compares for Student Counseling and Personnel Services
All 302 colleges reporting student counseling and personnel services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA | $94,232 | $85,745 | #1 | $80,307 |
| 2 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $91,778 | $83,512 | #2 | $73,361 |
| 3 | Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA | $91,553 | $83,307 | #3 | $68,850 |
| 4 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $88,659 | $80,674 | #5 | $67,075 |
| 5 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $85,452 | $77,756 | #9 | $71,142 |
| 6 | Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA | $84,805 | $77,167 | #12 | $62,285 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,789 | $77,152 | #13 | $51,759 |
| 8 | Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL | $84,318 | $82,842 | #4 | $74,696 |
| 9 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $84,232 | $80,171 | #6 | $66,377 |
| 10 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $83,306 | $76,624 | #15 | $69,340 |
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| 169 | Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA | $57,909 | $58,894 | #195 | $53,555 |
| 170 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $57,908 | $61,057 | #154 | $48,103 |
| 171 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $57,906 | $67,031 | #56 | $42,180 |
| 172 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $57,817 | $50,914 | #285 | $51,929 |
| 173 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $57,727 | $64,814 | #83 | $51,218 |
| 174 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $57,451 | $59,521 | #183 | $49,340 |
| 175 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $57,412 | $61,611 | #143 | $47,538 |
Other Majors at Salem State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $122,042 | $107,751 | #192 of 432 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $107,339 | $59,093 | #7 of 115 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $80,033 | $87,964 | #665 of 861 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $72,560 | $59,390 | #48 of 285 |
| Social Work | $69,819 | $59,851 | #53 of 279 |
| English Language and Literature | $69,754 | — | #6 of 43 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $69,564 | $66,865 | #128 of 211 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $69,495 | $56,644 | #113 of 322 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $63,889 | $58,024 | #127 of 280 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $62,341 | $43,968 | #354 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $60,928 | $52,341 | #158 of 380 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | $53,757 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Salem State University student counseling and personnel services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,929 one year after graduating and $57,817 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Salem State University rank for student counseling and personnel services?
Among 302 colleges reporting earnings for student counseling and personnel services graduates, Salem State University ranks #172 by median pay four years after graduation, and #285 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is student counseling and personnel services at Salem State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for student counseling and personnel services ($60,111), and the median federal debt at graduation is $40,844.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.