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Nursing at Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $72,639/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk High (39% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

ROI 32.2x earnings multiple (12.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #95 of 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Nursing graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$869K	$866K	$752K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	32.3x	32.2x	27.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	12.5x	12.5x	10.8x
Probability of Field Employment	87%	86%	64%
DegreeOutlook Score	88	88	85

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$26,940

Out-of-state: $69,564 (12.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,572

-99% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,874

2.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$89,276

23% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Winston-Salem State University's Nursing program produces graduates earning $72,639/yr — within striking distance of the $75,273 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 32.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Nursing programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Nursing's typical career paths, with 39% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 13% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $16,874 in median debt clears quickly against $72,639 in annual earnings.

Ranked #95 of 990 programs, Winston-Salem State University's Nursing program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Earnings grow from $72,639 to $89,276 over five years — a 23% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem State University's 69% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a smaller institution with 4,244 students in Winston-Salem, NC. Pell Grant recipients make up 61% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Nurse anesthetists $223,210/yr

Nurse practitioners $129,210/yr

Nurse midwives $128,790/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Nursing at Winston-Salem State University?

This program scores 88/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Nursing nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Nursing careers?

With 39% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $752,050 in decade earnings vs $869,213 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →