Acting at Salem State University
If you are interested in studying Acting, consider the program at Salem State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Salem State University sits in Salem, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 acting degrees were granted at Salem State University.
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Online Class Availability at Salem State University
Online coursework is an option at Salem State University. Of 6,230 students, 836 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,702 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Acting graduates at Salem State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Acting graduates at Salem State University are 80% women (16) and 20% men (4).
Acting Bachelor’s Program at Salem State University
Among the 20 bachelor’s acting degrees awarded at Salem State University, 80% were women (16) and 20% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Acting bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Acting bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University, below the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Acting Graduates
Students who finish Acting program at Salem State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Acting majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
| Actors | $45,006 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.