Winston-Salem State University
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Winston-Salem State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 55% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 24th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NC wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Winston-Salem State University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $50,927 | $94,298 | -12% | #210 of 349 | #163 | $30,721 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $72,639 | $84,952 | -4% | #535 of 966 | #368 | $16,874 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $45,495 | $70,941 | -7% | #458 of 796 | #365 | $26,000 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $60,442 | $70,450 | -7% | #66 of 93 | #47 | $20,778 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $41,819 | $63,562 | -31% | #419 of 459 | #394 | — |
| Social Work | $29,617 | $53,028 | +2% | #176 of 420 | #88 | $25,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $52,895 | -37% | #445 of 452 | #442 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $31,564 | $52,130 | -6% | #435 of 660 | #325 | $25,140 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,077 | $51,520 | +9% | #186 of 680 | #92 | $27,225 |
| Biology | $30,719 | $47,527 | -17% | #746 of 841 | #697 | $26,000 |
| Marketing | — | $45,930 | -34% | #507 of 516 | #504 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $30,863 | $45,182 | -23% | #261 of 275 | #247 | $28,515 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $26,467 | $43,313 | -21% | #568 of 610 | #539 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $32,541 | $43,292 | -37% | #1162 of 1176 | #1152 | $26,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $31,421 | $42,179 | -24% | #77 of 85 | #76 | $26,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $35,414 | $42,020 | -21% | #425 of 476 | #407 | $25,449 |
| Psychology | $25,637 | $40,797 | -20% | #951 of 1027 | #915 | $25,000 |
| Sociology | — | $38,245 | -27% | #452 of 462 | #440 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $24,899 | $34,786 | -38% | #653 of 660 | #649 | $26,782 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $28,557 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | $26,725 | — | — | — | — | $25,000 |
| Economics | $25,653 | — | — | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where Winston-Salem State University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,401 | $14,057 |
| Room | $7,402 | |
| Board | $3,985 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $23,401 | $34,057 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,012 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,586 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $15,668 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $20,214 |
| $110,001+ | $20,815 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Winston-Salem State University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology