Inside Academics at Winston-Salem State University

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Winston-Salem State University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Winston-Salem State University:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

With 16 students per faculty member, Winston-Salem State University is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. With 65% of instructors full time, Winston-Salem State University is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Majors and Fields of Study

Winston-Salem State University offers 28 majors with reported completions across 18 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Winston-Salem State University are summarised below:

The most popular majors at Winston-Salem State University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Winston-Salem State University:

• Looking for flexibility? Winston-Salem State University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 3,491 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (77% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Explore Further on Winston-Salem State University

Each page below covers one part of academic life at Winston-Salem State University in more detail:

• Majors & Degree Programs at Winston-Salem State University — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Winston-Salem State University — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation & Retention at Winston-Salem State University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at Winston-Salem State University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at Winston-Salem State University — accreditation status and accrediting bodies