Public Institution
Salisbury University
Salisbury University's campus is set in the city of Salisbury, close to the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The student body is known for its strong academic focus across disciplines like business, the sciences, and education. Salisbury is distinctive for its emphasis on undergraduate research opportunities and its NCAA Division III athletic program.
Programs
28
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$44,856
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
56/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$10,638
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $21,332/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Salisbury University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 24% of students receive Pell Grants; 40% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $7,351 | $29,404 |
| $30K – $48K | $12,779 | $51,116 |
| $48K – $75K | $14,904 | $59,616 |
| $75K – $110K | $20,344 | $81,376 |
| $110K+ | $23,689 | $94,756 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $10,638 | $42,552 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Salisbury University
28 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools → |
85
|
$76,477/yr | High | 17.6x |
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Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
85
|
$59,653/yr | Very High | 25.8x |
|
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools → |
82
|
$62,889/yr | Very High | 18.6x |
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Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools → |
81
|
$54,776/yr | Very High | 18.4x |
|
Information Science
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools → |
79
|
$61,290/yr | Very High | 19.1x |
|
Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare across schools → |
75
|
$80,088/yr | Moderate | 16.9x |
|
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
74
|
$49,278/yr | High | 16.6x |
| Physics Compare across schools → |
69
|
$54,548/yr | Very High | 19.3x |
|
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools → |
68
|
$50,544/yr | High | 11.9x |
| Marketing Compare across schools → |
66
|
$51,157/yr | Very High | 14.8x |
|
Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools → |
66
|
$45,808/yr | High | 12.0x |
| Mathematics Compare across schools → |
64
|
$49,125/yr | Very High | 15.2x |
|
Clinical Laboratory Science
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Compare across schools → |
57
|
$67,679/yr | Moderate | 14.9x |
| Chemistry Compare across schools → |
56
|
$50,169/yr | High | 10.8x |
|
Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools → |
49
|
$33,397/yr | Very High | 12.4x |
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Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
48
|
$35,876/yr | High | 12.8x |
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Health & Physical Education
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools → |
47
|
$29,344/yr | Moderate | 13.7x |
| Social Work Compare across schools → |
45
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$34,917/yr | Moderate | 12.3x |
|
Peace Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Compare across schools → |
44
|
$37,413/yr | High | 13.7x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
42
|
$34,704/yr | High | 11.8x |
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Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
39
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$29,219/yr | High | 11.4x |
| History Compare across schools → |
39
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$27,873/yr | High | 10.6x |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools → |
37
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$38,478/yr | Low | 10.8x |
| Geography and Cartography Compare across schools → |
37
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$25,255/yr | High | 11.8x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
35
|
$32,091/yr | High | 6.5x |
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English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
33
|
$35,283/yr | Very High | 8.4x |
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Natural Resources & Conservation Research
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools → |
32
|
$28,026/yr | High | 11.1x |
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Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools → |
31
|
$20,632/yr | Moderate | 10.2x |
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