Salem College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Salem College at a glance
423
students enrolled
120
degrees and certificates a year
57%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$18,277
average net price a year
Tuition $32,236
$38,496
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$44,640
median earnings, 10 years after entry
82% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 31% | 37 |
| Visual & performing arts | 22% | 26 |
| Business & management | 11% | 13 |
| Psychology | 7% | 8 |
| English | 4% | 5 |
AI and data programs
Salem College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Salem College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Forsyth County, where the college is.
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94
open professional jobs
16
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
2%
ask for AI skills
2 jobs
3.9%
unemployment in Forsyth County
2026-08 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier
$65,541
median household income
Forsyth County
42%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.6% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, visual & performing arts, business & management, which lead to finance (6 open), sales (11 open), operations (19 open).
Hiring most: RTX (10), Prokidney (9), Corning (8), Novant Health (8), Cook & Boardman (5), Winston-Salem State University (4), Hayward Holdings (3), Sinclair (3).
What they hire for: Engineering (20), Operations (19), Sales (11), Clinical (8), Human Resources (8), Finance (6). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Piedmont Triad Regional Workforce Development Board.
- NCWorks Career Center- Forsyth CountyWinston-Salem · 336-464-0520 · Monday - Thursday 8:00 am. - 5:00 pm, Fridays 8:30am - 12:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Salem College?
- Salem College enrolls about 423 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It awards about 120 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Salem College?
- 57% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Salem College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,496 six years after entry and $44,640 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Salem College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Salem College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Salem College?
- 94 open professional jobs are listed in Forsyth County, 16 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. RTX has the most openings.
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