Salem Community College

Public two-year college in Carneys Point, NJ that costs an average of $9,093 a year after financial aid and graduates 45% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$9,093
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
45%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$47,361

PublicLarge suburb910 undergraduates

Cost of Salem Community College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$16,013
Tuition and fees, in-state$6,570
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$10,620
Books and supplies$2,000
Average net price after aid$9,093

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$9,015
$30,001–48,000$8,412
$48,001–75,000$11,756
$110,001+$16,013

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Salem Community College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate45%
First-year retention66%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$43,112
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$47,361
Rank in New Jersey (earnings)16th of 24 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$9,500
Typical monthly loan payment$108 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants44%
Students with federal loans17%

Majors and programs at Salem Community College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services2——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services———
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants93—$9,500

Associate's degree programs (32)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing105$82,967$10,364
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions69$39,097—
Accounting and Related Services4——
Agricultural Business and Management———
Agriculture7——
Air Transportation———
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services———
Biology17——
Business Administration, Management and Operations35——
Computer Science1——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management2——
Criminal Justice and Corrections13——
Culinary Arts and Related Services———
Design and Applied Arts8——
Education18——
Engineering5——
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other———
Fine and Studio Arts14——
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs2——
Homeland Security———
Journalism1——
Legal Support Services———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities44——
Mathematics2——
Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians4——
Political Science and Government1——
Precision Production, Other32——
Psychology14——
Social Sciences1——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness14——
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians———

Similar colleges in New Jersey

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Warren County Community CollegeWashington$2,746—$47,869
Sussex County Community CollegeNewton$10,517—$49,731
Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland CampusVineland$13,091—$47,364
Atlantic Cape Community CollegeMays Landing$11,791—$41,861
Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester CampusSewell$14,240—$47,364
Passaic County Community CollegePaterson$2,835—$42,497
County College of MorrisRandolph$10,845—$56,266
Mercer County Community CollegeWest Windsor$7,132—$46,960

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About Salem Community College

TypePublic two-year college
LocationCarneys Point, NJ
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates910
Student-to-faculty ratio17 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websitesalemcc.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Salem Community College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $16,013 a year (tuition and fees: $6,570 in-state, $10,620 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $9,093 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,015.

How much do Salem Community College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $47,361 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 16th of 24 similar colleges in New Jersey.

What is Salem Community College's graduation rate?

45% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 66% of first-year students return for a second year.