Winston-Salem State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Winston-Salem State University at a glance

• 4,170

  students enrolled

• 1,084

  degrees and certificates a year

• 47%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,479

  average net price a year

  Tuition $3,401 in state, $14,057 out of state

• $40,557

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $45,344

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Winston-Salem State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Winston-Salem State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Forsyth County, where the college is.

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• 94

  open professional jobs

• 16

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 3.9%

  unemployment in Forsyth County

  2026-08 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $65,541

  median household income

  Forsyth County

• 42%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, psychology, which lead to clinical (8 open), finance (6 open), sales (11 open), operations (19 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (8 open).

Hiring most: RTX (10), Prokidney (9), Corning (8), Novant Health (8), Cook & Boardman (5), Winston-Salem State University (4), Hayward Holdings (3), Sinclair (3).

What they hire for: Engineering (20), Operations (19), Sales (11), Clinical (8), Human Resources (8), Finance (6). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Piedmont Triad Regional Workforce Development Board.

• NCWorks Career Center- Forsyth CountyWinston-Salem · 336-464-0520 · Monday - Thursday 8:00 am. - 5:00 pm, Fridays 8:30am - 12:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Winston-Salem State University?

Winston-Salem State University enrolls about 4,170 students and is a public 4-year institution in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It awards about 1,084 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Winston-Salem State University?

47% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Winston-Salem State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $40,557 six years after entry and $45,344 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Winston-Salem State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Winston-Salem State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Winston-Salem State University?

94 open professional jobs are listed in Forsyth County, 16 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. RTX has the most openings.