Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $6,150
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $9,900
- Average Net Price
- $9,837
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 34.4%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $10,000
- Books & Supplies
- $2,000
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $9,500
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $101/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 43.6%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 13.5%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 34.4%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $8,552 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $7,057 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $10,736 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $14,788 |
| $110,001+ | $16,706 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than Salem's $6,150 sticker price. Students from households earning under $30,000 pay just $8,552 net, while those from families making $30,000-$48,000 pay only $7,057. The cost climbs to $16,706 for the highest earners. Over two years, total costs range from roughly $14,000 to $33,000 depending on family income.
Salem keeps borrowing minimal for a reason. Typical graduates leave with just $9,500 in debt, translating to monthly payments around $101. That's manageable against median earnings of $38,020 ten years out. Only 13.5% of students take federal loans at all. The 88.9% employment rate helps explain why most can avoid heavy borrowing.
Lower-income students get the best deal here. They pay less than middle-class families and gain access to career training that delivers solid earning potential without crushing debt.
Salem keeps borrowing minimal for a reason. Typical graduates leave with just $9,500 in debt, translating to monthly payments around $101. That's manageable against median earnings of $38,020 ten years out. Only 13.5% of students take federal loans at all. The 88.9% employment rate helps explain why most can avoid heavy borrowing.
Lower-income students get the best deal here. They pay less than middle-class families and gain access to career training that delivers solid earning potential without crushing debt.
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