Salem College

What are the graduation rates for students at Salem College?

Salem College's reported four-year graduation rate is 50%, and its six-year rate is 57%. These measures follow defined cohorts of first-time, full-time students seeking a degree; they should not be read as completion rates for every transfer, part-time, or graduate student.

The difference between the two rates shows that some students in the measured cohort completed after the fourth year. Reported first-year retention is 68%, a separate measure of whether students returned for the following fall, not whether they eventually graduated.

For a prospective student, these figures are useful context but not a prediction. Transfer credits, course sequencing, changes of major, and enrollment intensity can all affect an individual timeline. Applicants comparing offers should ask their academic program for a sample four-year plan and, if transferring, a written evaluation of remaining requirements.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Salem College?

College Scorecard program figures report earnings measured about one year after completion for certain Salem College fields. They are short-term outcomes for measured former students, not starting-salary promises or estimates for everyone who studied a subject.

For example, the reported one-year figure is $34,373 for business administration and $31,850 for education. Biology's reported figure is $27,085. Such program-level figures need careful interpretation: they may reflect small groups, different occupations, geographic markets, hours worked, or graduates who are still pursuing additional education.

One year is also an early point in a career. A student comparing programs should consider likely credential requirements, the cost of further study, internship access, and longer-term career interests alongside earnings. These figures do not establish that the major itself caused a particular salary.