by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how WSSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at WSSU was ranked #637 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #13 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 357 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 414 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 420 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 637 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Winston - Salem State University handed out 213 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 262 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in nursing from WSSU. This makes it the #336 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #272 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WSSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,639 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WSSU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $20,902 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at WSSU is $151 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WSSU was $586 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $142 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,401 | $14,057 |
| Fees | $3,334 | $3,334 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,484 | $11,484 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,492 | $3,492 |
Learn more about WSSU tuition and fees.
The nursing program at WSSU awarded 213 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 9% of these degrees went to men with the other 91% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Winston - Salem State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 81 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 36 |
Online degrees for the WSSU nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WSSU Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from WSSU make a median salary of $96,656 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
The nursing program at WSSU awarded 30 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 7% of these degrees went to men with the other 93% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Winston - Salem State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Winston - Salem State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 144 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 117 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 53 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.