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Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC wssu.edu 4,244 students

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
19
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$36,551
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$6,735
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $17,391/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Winston-Salem State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 61% of students receive Pell Grants; 62% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $11,012 $44,048
$30K – $48K $12,586 $50,344
$48K – $75K $15,668 $62,672
$75K – $110K $20,214 $80,856
$110K+ $20,815 $83,260
Sticker price (no aid) $6,735 $26,940
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Winston-Salem State University

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

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
88
$72,639/yr High 32.1x
Computer Science Compare across schools →
74
$50,927/yr Very High 20.6x
Accounting Compare across schools →
70
$45,495/yr Very High 19.0x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
69
$41,819/yr Very High 22.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
62
$43,077/yr High 15.9x
Clinical Laboratory Science Compare across schools →
59
$60,442/yr Moderate 21.4x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
53
$32,541/yr High 16.1x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
52
$31,564/yr Moderate 15.5x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →
50
$30,863/yr High 15.9x
Political Science Compare across schools →
47
$26,725/yr Very High 20.0x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
42
$28,557/yr High 9.6x
Biology Compare across schools →
40
$30,719/yr High 16.3x
Social Work Compare across schools →
39
$29,617/yr Moderate 15.8x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
39
$26,467/yr Moderate 15.5x
Economics Compare across schools →
37
$25,653/yr Very High 8.5x
Psychology Compare across schools →
35
$25,637/yr High 14.2x
Rehabilitation Therapies Compare across schools →
33
$31,421/yr Moderate 13.8x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
31
$35,414/yr Low 12.2x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
28
$24,899/yr High 12.2x