Median Earnings (1yr)
$28,557
5th percentile (10th in NC)
Est. Median Debt
$25,500
Est. from NC median (7 programs)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Winston-Salem State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Winston-Salem State University graduates earn $29k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (37 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Winston-Salem State University$28,557$25,500*
University of Mount Olive$45,316$40,485$26,889*0.59
North Carolina State University at Raleigh$45,211$49,401$25,000*0.55
East Carolina University$43,607$41,902$26,000*0.60
University of North Carolina at Greensboro$43,033$26,000*0.60
University of North Carolina at Pembroke$42,829$39,023$26,660*0.62
National Median$43,082$26,221*0.61
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive
$25,950$45,316$26,889
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
$8,895$45,211$25,000
East Carolina University
Greenville
$7,361$43,607$26,000
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
$7,593$43,033$26,000
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke
$3,571$42,829$26,660

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Winston-Salem State University, approximately 61% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.