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Best Colleges in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Top colleges in Winston-Salem ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 5
Avg grad earnings: $47,029
Top Colleges in Winston-Salem
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wake Forest University #73 national | $78,158 |
| 2 | Winston-Salem State University #1205 national | $45,344 |
| 3 | Forsyth Technical Community College #1958 national | $34,139 |
| 4 | Salem College | $44,640 |
| 5 | Carolina University | $32,864 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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