All WSSU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Business & Finance · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Education · 3
- Science & Math · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $35,414 | $42,020 | $28,524 |
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Gerontology | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $45,495 | $70,941 | $27,000 |
| Finance | — | $52,895 | — |
| Marketing | — | $45,930 | — |
| Business Administration | $32,541 | $43,292 | $28,805 |
| Economics | $25,653 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $72,639 | $84,952 | $24,082 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $60,442 | $70,450 | $25,361 |
| Health Administration | $30,863 | $45,182 | $30,500 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $26,467 | $43,313 | $26,000 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $31,421 | $42,179 | $28,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $43,077 | $51,520 | $30,000 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $28,557 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $30,719 | $47,527 | $27,446 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $50,927 | $94,298 | $30,721 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $41,819 | $63,562 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $24,899 | $34,786 | $27,096 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former WSSU students earn a median $45,344 ten years after starting college, more than 43% of North Carolina colleges we cover. 47% graduate within six years.
WSSU majors questions
How many majors does WSSU offer?
Winston-Salem State University offers 33 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at WSSU?
Computer Science graduates from Winston-Salem State University earn a median $94,298 four years after graduating, the highest of the 19 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $30,721.
Which WSSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Communications graduates earn the least: a median $34,786 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Winston-Salem State University overview