Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina · Public · 4,170 undergraduates
Of 27 programs with reported earnings, 24 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 21 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,463 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,412 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,681 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,813 |
| $110k and up | $21,405 |
| All families (average) | $13,479 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $84,952 | +$50,893 | clears the bar | $16,874 | 0.3 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $45,182 | +$11,123 | clears the bar | $28,515 | 2.6 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $43,313 | +$9,254 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2.8 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,527 | +$13,468 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $43,292 | +$9,233 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2.8 yrs |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $70,450 | +$36,391 | clears the bar | $20,778 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $40,797 | +$6,738 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 3.7 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $42,179 | +$8,120 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 3.2 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $52,130 | +$18,071 | clears the bar | $25,140 | 1.4 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $58,006 | +$23,947 | clears the bar | $31,610 | 1.3 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $42,020 | +$7,961 | clears the bar | $25,449 | 3.2 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's Degree | $76,347 | +$42,288 | clears the bar | $30,904 | 0.7 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $34,786 | +$727 | clears the bar | $26,782 | 36.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $119,602 | +$85,543 | clears the bar | $26,157 | 0.3 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $53,028 | +$18,969 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 27 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 65% of students receive Pell grants · 47% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.