by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WSSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WSSU highly for nursing, ranked #537 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 537 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in North Carolina | 15 of 87 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 87 of 550 |
The following degree levels are granted in nursing at WSSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 139 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Winston-Salem State University handed out 139 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
WSSU ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 10 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 69 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 352 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WSSU earn a median of $78,402 a year. This is above $51,539, the median for all majors at WSSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WSSU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $24,082 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 |
Learn more about WSSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 6% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at WSSU are Black or African American. About 57% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 79 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
WSSU granted 139 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 94% to women and 6% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (57%).
Graduate study is also available at WSSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 24 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 2 |
