Winston-Salem State University

📍 Winston-Salem, NC  ·  Official Website ↗

🔵 Good ROI

Break-Even 3.8 yrs

Lifetime Gain +$171,560

10-yr Median Salary $45,344

Grad Rate 46.7%

Key Stats

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$6,126

Out-of-State: $16,782

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Median Salary (10 yrs)

$45,344

6-yr median: $40,557

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Median Graduate Debt

$25,000

Federal loans only

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Graduation Rate

46.7%

Within 6 years

Return on Investment Analysis

⏱ Years to Break Even 3.8 years

$25,000 debt ÷ salary premium above HS grad median

💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

+$171,560

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

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💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only.

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Enrollment: 4,170 students.