Salem University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$34,642
in 2021+0% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 0% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 23% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate declined by 33 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 53% | $10,438 |
| 1999 | — | — | 59% | $6,125 |
| 2000 | — | — | 43% | $5,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 47% | $8,875 |
| 2002 | — | — | 48% | $9,000 |
| 2003 | — | — | 51% | $7,305 |
| 2004 | — | — | 57% | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 35% | $5,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 46% | $5,597 |
| 2007 | — | — | 38% | $3,938 |
| 2008 | $34,800 | — | 39% | $5,368 |
| 2009 | — | — | 42% | $6,158 |
| 2010 | $32,800 | $16,042 | 35% | $6,750 |
| 2011 | — | $16,007 | 54% | $6,500 |
| 2012 | $29,700 | $15,942 | 14% | $6,545 |
| 2013 | $27,100 | $21,227 | 11% | $9,453 |
| 2014 | $28,500 | $22,443 | 8% | $9,500 |
| 2015 | $28,900 | $18,397 | 31% | $9,500 |
| 2016 | — | $20,776 | 13% | $8,842 |
| 2017 | — | $23,026 | 19% | $8,088 |
| 2018 | — | $20,074 | 22% | $9,337 |
| 2019 | — | $21,076 | 22% | $9,500 |
| 2020 | — | $21,790 | 22% | $8,892 |
| 2021 | $34,642 | $21,492 | 32% | $7,405 |
| 2022 | — | $18,446 | 31% | — |
| 2023 | — | $14,334 | 29% | — |
| 2024 | — | $14,469 | 27% | — |
| 2025 | — | $12,303 | 20% | — |