Winston-Salem State University
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How strong are the academics at Winston-Salem State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Honors Programs

Winston-Salem State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Winston-Salem State's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Winston-Salem State University:

77%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Winston-Salem State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
33.2
58.16
83.12
108.08
133.04
158

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • African-American/Black Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 43
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 62
  • Accounting 7
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 42
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Technology 12
  • Computer Science 6
Education
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 15
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 14
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 12
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 4
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 7
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 158
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 82
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 54
  • Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 23
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor 19
History
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 36
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 53
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 6
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Gerontology 2
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 50
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 26
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 0
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 5
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 65
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 47
Social Sciences
  • Economics, General 18
  • Political Science and Government, General 15
  • Sociology, General 9
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 9
  • Music, General 9

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