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Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Winston-Salem State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Winston-Salem State University students is 45.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.0%.

45.8%

  • African American 48.8% 353 students
  • white 24.1% 7 students
  • unknown 47.4% 9 students
  • hispanic 36.1% 13 students
  • International Students 66.7% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 22.9% 11 students

Drop Out

Winston-Salem State University has an overall drop-out rate of 26.8% as of August 31, 2021. The dropout rate of male students and female students is 34.2% and 23.7% respectively.

Below is a breakdown of the dropout rate of US students by race/ethnicity and international students.

26.8%

  • African American 24.9% 180 students
  • white 24.1% 7 students
  • unknown 36.8% 7 students
  • hispanic 36.1% 13 students
  • Mixed Race 45.8% 22 students

Transferred Out

Students transfer out of Winston-Salem State University at a rate of 25.9% yearly. As of 2015,female students' transfer rate was 25.4%, and male students' 27.2%

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

25.9%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • African American 24.6% 178 students
  • white 51.7% 15 students
  • unknown 15.8% 3 students
  • hispanic 27.8% 10 students
  • Mixed Race 29.2% 14 students

Still Enrolled

The data represent all cohorts between 2015 and August 31, 2021

1.5%

  • African American 1.7% 12 students

Bachelor's Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $63,779 $62,067 $64,434
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $51,993 $47,930 $54,205
Criminal Justice and Corrections $25,515 $31,708 $36,585
Health and Medical Administrative Services $25,333 $32,094 $35,280
Biology, General $32,123 $30,554 $34,927
Business Administration, Management and Operations $30,639 $31,133 $34,903
Psychology, General $27,801 $21,850 $32,247
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods $35,330 $31,133 $31,842
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $25,799 $25,774 $29,988
Sociology $17,643 $28,598 $29,723
Health and Physical Education/Fitness $23,013 $22,868 $28,533
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions $25,996 $24,562 $26,931
Communication and Media Studies $18,947 $24,421 $24,987
Accounting and Related Services $32,889 $42,682 NA
Finance and Financial Management Services NA $35,420 NA
Fine and Studio Arts NA $18,154 NA
Political Science and Government $22,920 $32,391 NA
Social Work $26,263 $28,598 NA
English Language and Literature, General NA $24,421 NA
Computer Science $57,980 $31,133 NA
Computer and Information Sciences, General $42,719 $40,647 NA

Master's Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $85,095 $88,195 $101,566
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions $54,681 $59,837 $62,855
Health and Medical Administrative Services $63,381 NA NA

Doctoral Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions $69,950 $73,446 $77,785