Salem State University Psychology Degree Programs

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Salem State University offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology and Social Work.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

In the fall of 2021, 6,287 students applied to the Salem State University. The university admitted 90% and 17% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Massachusetts universities is 11,143. On average, all Massachusetts institutions admit 66% and 23% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Salem State University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 75%. Compared to all Massachusetts four or more years colleges, the percentage is 77%.

The overall graduation rate for Salem State University is 57%, compared to 69% for all Massachusetts universities.

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Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Salem State University to the average of all Massachusetts four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

In the fall of 2021, there were 294 or 41% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 418 or 59% part-time faculty members employed at Salem State University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 294 or 41%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Salem State University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $910, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,200.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $2,520 and the average cost for graduate fees is $6,337.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Salem State University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Salem State University is $18,125. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Salem State University presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Compare Salem State University to all Massachusetts universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 901 or 93%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 3,901 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $7,707.

All Undergraduate Students

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Salem State University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

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