16 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

The Art, Painting Concentration at Salem State University provides an in depth experience in painting as a medium for creative expression. Upon graduation, the student may either establish a studio or continue to study at the graduate level. 

Students in the Theatre Arts, Design Option at Salem State University can choose a primary design from either scenic, costumes, lighting, or sound and may also have a secondary design concentration.  In addition to specific design classes, BFA design students will work with faculty as design assistants and then then may have the opportunity to design a department production.

The BA Theatre Arts, Performance Option at Salem State University offers at least three specific acting/performance classes and the opportunity to audition for all the department productions. Students will also have a minor with 15 to 18 credits and will also take four semesters of a foreign language or the equivalent.

The BA Theatre Arts, Performance Concentration at Salem State University offers at least three specific acting/performance classes and the opportunity to audition for all the department productions. Students will also have a minor with 15 to 18 credits and will also take four semesters of a foreign language or the equivalent.

The Art, Graphic Design Concentration at Salem State University prepares the student for a future in commercial art and advertising design, and is committed to the development of both creative thinking and technical proficiency in the field. 

Students in the Theatre Arts, Technical Option at Salem State University will take classes in scenic, lighting, sound, and costume technology.  They will have the opportunity to work as technical director, master carpenter, master electrician, costume stitcher or run crew chief, or sound engineer for department productions.

The Bachelor of Arts in Music Degree at Salem State University provides the student with a comprehensive liberal arts education.

The Art and Design major at Salem State University offers a surprisingly affordable education in one of most creative cities in Massachusetts. Salem has a world class art museum, lots of creative opportunities, beautiful public murals and many successful design agencies.

The Art, Interactive Multimedia Concentration at Salem State University prepares the art major for a career in interactive multimedia design and is committed to the development of both creative thinking and technical proficiency in the field. 

The Art, Art History Concentration at Salem State University provides an opportunity to acquire a broad background in Western and Non-Western art. It prepares the student for graduate study leading to MA and PhD degrees. Upon completion of graduate study, career opportunities in museum work, art restoration, teaching and research are available. 

Students in the BFA Theatre Arts, Stage Management Option at Salem State University will take classes in performance, directing and stage management. They will work on run crews, serve as assistant stage managers and may have the opportunity to stage manage on more department productions.

The Art, Printmaking Concentration at Salem State University provides an in depth experience in fine art printmaking. Upon graduation, the student may either establish a studio or continue to study at the graduate level. 

The Theatre Arts, Technical Theatre Concentration student at Salem State University will take at least three specific technical theatre classes and have to opportunity to work in their area of expertise on all the department productions. Students will also have a minor with 15 to 18 credits and will also take four semesters of a foreign language or the equivalent.

The Art, Photography Concentration at Salem State University focuses on photographic techniques, darkroom skills, and sound design principles, thereby preparing students for a creative photographic career or a career in commercial photography. 

The music and dance department from Salem State University offers a bachelor of arts in Dance that provides students with a comprehensive liberal arts education in the field of dance.

The Art, 3-Dimensional Studio Concentration at Salem State University provides an in depth experience in specific three-dimensional areas and prepares the student for graduate study.