Registered Nursing at Winston-Salem State University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at Winston-Salem State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Winston-Salem State University sits in Winston-Salem, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 139 registered nursing degrees were granted at Winston-Salem State University.
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Online Class Availability at Winston-Salem State University
Online coursework is an option at Winston-Salem State University. Among 4,782 students, 834 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,188 (67%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Winston-Salem State University
Rankings can help you compare Winston-Salem State University’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #15 of 70 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #57 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #109 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #285 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #636 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #900 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Winston-Salem State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Winston-Salem State University are 94% women (130) and 6% men (9).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Winston-Salem State University
Of the 139 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Winston-Salem State University, 94% were women (130) and 6% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Winston-Salem State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 79 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 71% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Winston-Salem State University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Winston-Salem State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.