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Computer Science at Winston-Salem State University

If you are interested in studying Computer Science, you may want to check out 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 is in Winston-Salem, NC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 computer science degrees were granted at Winston-Salem State University.

Studying Online at Winston-Salem State University

Many students take online classes at Winston-Salem State University. Of 4,782 students, 834 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,188 (67%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at Winston-Salem State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Winston-Salem State University’s Computer Science program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	North Carolina	#12 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#20 of 20
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#59 of 111
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#107 of 111
Best Value	Nationwide	#347 of 635
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#627 of 637

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Winston-Salem State University

Those who finish Winston-Salem State University’s Computer Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$57,980
2 years	$31,133
4 years	$59,761
5 years	$58,212

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Computer Science graduates from Winston-Salem State University report median earnings of $59,761, compared with $51,539 for all Winston-Salem State University graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Science graduates from Winston-Salem State University is $30,721.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Computer Science graduates at Winston-Salem State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Computer Science graduates at Winston-Salem State University are 36% women (4) and 64% men (7).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Winston-Salem State University

Among the 11 bachelor’s computer science graduates at Winston-Salem State University, 36% were women (4) and 64% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Winston-Salem State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	8

Minority students account for 82% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Winston-Salem State University, higher than the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Winston-Salem State University

The Computer Science program at Winston-Salem State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	11

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Science program at Winston-Salem State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

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.