School of Continuing and Professional Studies

In the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, students gain access to the same quality faculty, curriculum and support as our traditional students, in a format that fits the busy lives of adults.

With the majority of classes offered in online or hybrid formats, sessions offered year-round, and credit opportunities from prior learning and experience, you can find your next step at Salem State.

Assessment for Prior Learning

Exam credit and educational experiences
Year-round and Accelerated Sessions

Intensives offered summer and winter
Online and Hybrid Courses

Flexible options for your schedule

Completing your bachelor's at another school? Learn more about completing general education requirements at Salem State.

Undergraduate Degrees

These programs can be completed part-time with both on-campus and online courses.

Business, BS
Criminal Justice, BS
Education: Early Education and Care, BS
Fire Science Administration, BS
Healthcare Studies, BS
Healthcare Studies and Spanish, BS
Liberal Studies, BLS
Nursing BSN, LPN/BSN
Occupational Health Studies, BS
Psychology BA, BS
Social Work, BSW
Sport and Movement Science, exercise science concentration, BS

Online Undergraduate Degrees

These programs can be completed entirely online.

BS in Fire Science Administration
RN to BSN in Nursing (currently suspended for admission)

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Fall and Spring Tuition

$1,394.40 per three-credit course for in-state residents
$1,933.20 per three-credit course for out-of-state residents

See a complete summer tuition listing.

Transferring to Salem State?

We can’t wait to welcome you!

Learn about the transfer admissions process and read about transferring your existing credits.

Undergraduate Certificates

A credit certificate program can help you develop the skills you need to get ahead in your current job or prepare you for a brand new world of opportunities in just a couple of semesters. We offer certificates ranging from accounting to translation.

Learn more about undergraduate certificates