Winston Salem State University campus

credit : Kevin Coles | license

WSSU Majors

  • 4/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Winston-Salem, NC
  • 0 reviews
#11 Best Public Universities in North Carolina
Overview Admission Cost Majors Diversity Outcomes Salaries Location Compare Reviews Admission Calculator

Undergraduate Majors

Undergraduate Majors at Winston Salem State University

Popular undergraduate majors at Winston Salem State University are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General Studies. 44% of students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 5% in Psychology, and 5% in General Studies. The full list of 38 undergraduate majors and annual graduate counts follows. See median earnings by major for WSSU graduates.

List of undergrad majors offered at Winston Salem State University
Computer and Information Sciences Graduates
Information Technology 4
Information Science/Studies 16
Computer Science 6
Education Graduates
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 2
Elementary Education and Teaching 32
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 5
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 23
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
Music Teacher Education 2
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 8
English and Literature Graduates
English Language and Literature 6
Liberal Arts and Humanities Graduates
General Studies 62
Biology Graduates
Biology/Biological Sciences 25
Mathematics Graduates
Mathematics 4
General Studies Graduates
Gerontology 6
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies Graduates
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 1
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 16
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 41
Physical Sciences Graduates
Chemistry 15
Psychology Graduates
Psychology 65
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting Graduates
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 24
Human Services Graduates
Social Work 18
Social Sciences Graduates
Economics 3
Political Science and Government 28
Sociology 38
Visual and Performing Arts Graduates
Art/Art Studies 21
Music Management 3
Health Professions Graduates
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 8
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 21
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 6
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor 44
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 552
Business Graduates
Business Administration and Management 50
Accounting 17
Finance 13
Marketing/Marketing Management 31
History Graduates
History 18
Communication Graduates
Mass Communication/Media Studies 27

Other Colleges to Consider

Students researching majors at Winston Salem State University often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199999.

Median earnings by major: Winston Salem State University salaries by major.

Last updated: August 2026