Salem, Ohio Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)

Last updated: June 4, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

TL;DR

EDsmart Data analysis of 2024 College Scorecard data for Salem, Ohio shows: median public in-state tuition $7,146 (+29.6% vs national median) median graduate debt $18,750 (+39.6% vs U.S.) 1,258 students enrolled statewide.

Key Facts

  • Institutions in this profile: 3 campuses
  • Total college enrollment: 1,258 students
  • Median public in-state tuition: $7,146 (+29.6% vs U.S.)
  • Median net price: $13,799 (+38.5% vs U.S.)
  • Median student debt at graduation: $18,750 (+39.6% vs U.S. $13,432); regional median $14,004
  • Average completion rate (institutions in state): 38.5%

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Overview

EDsmart Data summarizes higher-education outcomes for campuses in Salem, Ohio—costs, debt, enrollment, completion, earnings, and standout institutions—against Ohio and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.

Salem vs Ohio & national benchmarks

Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.

State versus regional and national education metrics
Geography In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion rate Enrollment
Salem, Ohio$7,146$13,799$18,75038.5%1,258
Ohio (state median)$7,491$12,090$14,00446.4%429,559
United States$5,512$9,967$13,43250.3%14,484,370

Earnings & employment outcomes: Salem, Ohio vs benchmarks

Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.

Earnings and employment outcome benchmarks
Geography Median earnings (10 yr) Working & not enrolled (8 yr) Retention (FT yr 1) 2-yr default 3-yr default 3-yr repayment progress Debt ÷ earnings
Salem, OhioN/AN/AN/A——N/AN/A
Ohio (state median)$52,58191.0%73.7%5.6%—71.4%0.47
United States$54,32387.9%76.3%5.0%—73.7%0.41

Other cities in Ohio (3+ campuses)

Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.

Peer comparison table
City In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion Enrollment Earnings (10 yr) Working (8 yr)
Salem, Ohio$7,146$13,799$18,75038.5%1,258N/AN/A
Columbus$21,028$23,812$15,29247.4%79,970$53,01889.9%
Columbus$21,028$23,812$15,29247.4%79,970$53,01889.9%
Cincinnati$16,836$20,018$14,85856.7%45,270$54,81091.2%
Cleveland$32,638$25,956$17,53464.9%31,334$52,13185.9%
Cleveland$32,638$25,956$17,53464.9%31,334$52,13185.9%
Dayton$14,822$15,415$12,40341.7%28,536$62,51892.4%
Toledo$16,800$17,989$17,47755.8%11,785$58,02093.4%
North Canton$7,492$10,897$24,50047.6%9,831$59,76495.7%
United States$5,512$9,967$13,43250.3%14,484,370$54,32387.9%

In-state tuition: Salem, Ohio vs benchmarks

Sticker price

Salem, Ohio median in-state tuition is $7,146, +29.6% vs the U.S. median.

Student debt: Salem, Ohio vs benchmarks

Borrowing

Median debt at graduation in Salem, Ohio is $18,750 (+39.6% vs U.S. median $13,432). Regional median: $14,004.

Analysis & insights

EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.

Costs & borrowing

Salem, Ohio median public in-state tuition is $7,146, about +29.6% vs the national median. Versus the Great Lakes region, tuition is +27.0%.

Median graduate debt is $18,750 (+39.6% above the U.S. median of $13,432). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.

Completion & workforce context

Average institution-level completion rate across all sectors in Salem, Ohio is 38.5% (national institution average about 50.3%).

FAQ

How many colleges are in Salem?

EDsmart Data analysis: this city profile covers 3 campuses in Salem, Ohio with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.

How much does college cost in Salem?

EDsmart Data analysis: median in-state tuition in Salem is $7,146 and median net price is $13,799. For Ohio overall, medians are $7,491 and $12,090; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,967.

What do graduates earn in Salem?

EDsmart Data analysis: median 10-year earnings for campuses in Salem is N/A vs $52,581 for Ohio and $54,323 nationally.

What is student debt like for Salem colleges?

EDsmart Data analysis: median completer debt in Salem is $18,750 vs $14,004 for Ohio and $13,432 nationally.

Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Salem?

EDsmart Data analysis: among 3 campuses in Salem, Ohio, 1 religiously affiliated private nonprofit campus (IPEDS RELAFFIL); most common affiliations: Other Protestant (1).

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