Is Salisbury University worth it?
Salisbury University is a public, four-year institution in Salisbury, Maryland (small suburb). It awarded 1,777 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in social work, business administration and management and speech communication and rhetoric.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$45,247
Median earnings 4 years after
$61,985
Median earnings 10 years after
$61,515
Average net price
$17,743
Completion rate
68%
Completions (2024)
1,777
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
6,057
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | $51,933 | $67,218 | 287 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $34,704 | $56,048 | 198 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $50,544 | $55,807 | 152 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,219 | $50,319 | 139 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $76,477 | $86,233 | 126 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $49,278 | $66,519 | 117 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $51,157 | $70,597 | 110 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $29,344 | $59,892 | 97 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $35,876 | $62,407 | 95 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | $61,290 | $81,116 | 74 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $38,478 | $48,963 | 73 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $34,917 | $59,110 | 73 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $45,808 | $59,311 | 71 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $54,776 | $80,478 | 71 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $20,632 | $44,514 | 63 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | 160 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 111 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 106 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 99 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 97 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 93 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 85 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 82 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 67 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 60 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 22% | 2,966 |
| Educational Services | 19% | 2,533 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13% | 1,690 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 8% | 1,090 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 798 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 769 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 747 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 637 |
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Sources: federal figures for Salisbury University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Maryland. Counts under 10 are not published.
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