Education at Salem College
Winston-salem, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 4 graduates a year
Salem College graduates in education earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Salem College Compares for Education
All 71 colleges reporting education 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 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $93,688 | $96,830 | #1 | $68,730 |
| 2 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $70,584 | $64,922 | #3 | — |
| 3 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $66,093 | $63,133 | #5 | $48,339 |
| 4 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $65,864 | $64,711 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Denison University Granville, OH | $65,429 | $69,823 | #2 | — |
| 6 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $65,217 | $59,986 | #7 | $44,201 |
| 7 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $65,217 | $59,986 | #8 | $44,201 |
| 8 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $65,217 | $59,986 | #9 | $44,201 |
| 9 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $64,917 | $59,070 | #11 | $37,928 |
| 10 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $63,068 | $55,354 | #15 | $55,579 |
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| 41 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $48,795 | $49,625 | #36 | $46,239 |
| 42 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $48,188 | $56,786 | #14 | $31,068 |
| 43 | Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA | $47,941 | $42,217 | #62 | — |
| 44 | Salem College Winston-salem, NC | $47,488 | $50,961 | #32 | $36,646 |
| 45 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $47,107 | $42,864 | #60 | $34,704 |
| 46 | Midland University Fremont, NE | $46,695 | $48,261 | #44 | $42,394 |
| 47 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $46,646 | $49,778 | #34 | $37,370 |
Other Majors at Salem College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,431 | $43,299 | #420 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $49,464 | — | #563 of 1027 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,560 | — | #603 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Salem College education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,646 one year after graduating and $47,488 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Salem College rank for education?
Among 71 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Salem College ranks #44 by median pay four years after graduation, and #32 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Salem College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for education ($49,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.