Salem University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Salem University at a glance

• 892

  students enrolled

• 266

  degrees and certificates a year

• 20%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,303

  average net price a year

  Tuition $10,200 in state, $13,200 out of state

• $31,612

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $34,642

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  75% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Salem University 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 University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Harrison County, where the college is.

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• 31

  open professional jobs

• 3

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.5%

  unemployment in Harrison County

  2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $58,326

  median household income

  Harrison County

• 38%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, security & protective services, which lead to finance (1 open), sales (2 open), operations (7 open).

Hiring most: Veterans Health Administration (3), Agile Defense (2), ANTERO RESOURCES (2), Data Intelligence (2), Teksynap (2), The MITRE (2), Amsted Canada (1), Amsted Rail (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (9), Operations (7), Data & Analytics (3), Clinical (2), Sales (2), Security (2). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Region VI Workforce Investment Board.

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American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Salem University?

Salem University enrolls about 892 students and is a private for-profit 4-year institution in Salem, West Virginia. It awards about 266 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Salem University?

20% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Salem University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $31,612 six years after entry and $34,642 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Salem University offer AI or data science degrees?

Salem University 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 University?

31 open professional jobs are listed in Harrison County, 3 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Veterans Health Administration has the most openings.