Salem State University

Salem State University sits at #158 of 587 BSW-awarding colleges by graduating class size, with 42 social work degrees conferred in the most recent year — about 0.23% of the 18,362 awarded nationwide.

53.3% of students complete their degree, close to the 50.4% median across BSW colleges nationally. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it.

The average student pays $17,541 a year after grants and scholarships — $7,319 below the $24,860 median across the 12 BSW colleges in Massachusetts. 48.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants, a high share that usually reflects a student body with substantial financial need — and a financial aid office practiced at handling it. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.