by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WSSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #14 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WSSU as a strong choice for health professions, ranked #1,194 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,194 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in North Carolina | 38 of 97 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 214 of 662 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in health professions at WSSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 328 |
| Master’s | 97 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
This health professions field at WSSU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Winston-Salem State University conferred 328 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
WSSU ranks competitively among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #14 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WSSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,189 a year. This is higher than $51,539, the median for all majors at WSSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WSSU, health professions students accumulate a median of $26,986 in student loans. This is below $27,653, the typical median for all majors at WSSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,401 | $14,057 |
| Fees | $2,725 | $2,725 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 7% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at WSSU are Black or African American. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Winston-Salem State University with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 204 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 28 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WSSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 97 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 2 |
