Winston-Salem State University Rankings Based on Salary

- Winston-Salem State University ranks better than only 25% of colleges, based on bachelor's salaries.
- Winston-Salem State University ranks better than only 46% of colleges, based on debt for a bachelor's degree.
Salary and Debt by Major at Winston-Salem State University
We calculated a salary score for each of Winston-Salem State University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Winston-Salem State University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is a weighted average of all of its program scores. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and was last updated in December 2020. It reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid.
Salary Scores for WSSU Bachelor's Degrees
WSSU ranks higher than 25% of colleges for bachelor's degrees, based on salary.
Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
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Accounting and Related Services | $25,000 | $38,289 |
Biology, General | $28,000 | $30,228 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations | $29,206 | $32,569 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $20,427 | $55,102 |
Communication and Media Studies | $25,000 | $21,964 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General | $29,250 | $53,358 |
Computer Science | Not Reported | $44,971 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections | $26,000 | $25,615 |
English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $29,685 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services | $30,169 | $27,978 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $23,250 | $23,694 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $31,000 | $25,826 |
Music | Not Reported | $26,896 |
Political Science and Government | Not Reported | $29,685 |
Psychology, General | $25,000 | $27,548 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $14,200 | $64,493 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $27,961 | $24,773 |
Social Work | $27,430 | $24,267 |
Sociology | $29,000 | $27,709 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $29,200 | $31,899 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $21,052 |
Salary Scores for WSSU Master's Degrees
WSSU ranks higher than 42% of colleges for master's degrees, based on salary.
Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
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Health and Medical Administrative Services | Not Reported | $45,529 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $30,000 | $94,408 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $31,093 | $56,579 |
Salary Scores for WSSU Doctoral Degrees
WSSU ranks higher than 48% of colleges for doctorates, based on salary.
Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $56,923 | $70,344 |
Winston-Salem State University Reviews
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Attending and graduating Winston Salem State University was A humbling experience. I didnt know that i would become the woman I am today..If I was to go back 4 years from now and become a incoming freshman all over again, I would not believe that I would accomplish all of the things that I have accomplished today. I have studied abroad, I have been an active member of multiple organizations, I have been a student leader, I was hired within multiple departments. The TRIO program, the provost, the study abroad... Read More
Winston-Salem State University is one of the best historically black universities in North Carolina! I attended Winston-Salem State University 2011-2015 and received a degree in Birth-Kindergarten Education. Although I had just turned eighteen when I began my undergrad experience and was hours away from my family, State managed to provide a nurturing environment. Freshmen, traditional and non-traditional, moved in and attended sessions a week before upper level students returned back to school. This allowed... Read More