Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC · Public · Visit Website

Winston-Salem State University's campus is located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. As a historically black university, WSSU fosters a strong sense of community and cultural heritage. The university is known for its programs in health sciences and education. Its location in Winston-Salem provides students with access to internships and cultural opportunities in the city.

Programs Analyzed
19
Avg Grad Earnings
$36,551/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
50/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$6,735/yr
Out-of-state: $17,391/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 61% of students receive Pell Grants and 62% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $11,012 $44,048 8.3x
$30K – $48K $12,586 $50,344 7.3x
$48K – $75K $15,668 $62,672 5.8x
$75K – $110K $20,214 $80,856 4.5x
$110K+ $20,815 $83,260 4.4x
Sticker price (no aid) $6,735 $26,940 13.6x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Winston-Salem State University

19 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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88 $72,639/yr High 32.1x
Computer Science
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74 $50,927/yr Very High 20.6x
Accounting and Related Services
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70 $45,495/yr Very High 19.0x
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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69 $41,819/yr Very High 22.4x
Teacher Education
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62 $43,077/yr High 15.9x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research
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59 $60,442/yr Moderate 21.4x
Business Administration
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53 $32,541/yr High 16.1x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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52 $31,564/yr Moderate 15.5x
Health and Medical Administrative Services
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50 $30,863/yr High 15.9x
Political Science and Government
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47 $26,725/yr Very High 20.0x
Teacher Education
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42 $28,557/yr High 9.6x
Biology, General
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40 $30,719/yr High 16.3x
Social Work
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39 $29,617/yr Moderate 15.8x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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39 $26,467/yr Moderate 15.5x
Economics
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37 $25,653/yr Very High 8.5x
Psychology, General
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35 $25,637/yr High 14.2x
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
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33 $31,421/yr Moderate 13.8x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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31 $35,414/yr Low 12.2x
Communication and Media Studies
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28 $24,899/yr High 12.2x
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