Economics at Wake Forest University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, consider the program at Wake Forest University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wake Forest University is in Winston-Salem, NC.
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Studying Online at Wake Forest University
Online coursework is an option at Wake Forest University. Of 9,322 students, 1,233 (13%) studied exclusively online and 515 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Wake Forest University
These rankings give you a sense of how Wake Forest University’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 70 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #10 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #45 of 466 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #59 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #358 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Wake Forest University
Those who finish Wake Forest University’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,100 |
| 2 years | $55,693 |
| 3 years | $70,717 |
| 4 years | $91,751 |
| 5 years | $109,506 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Wake Forest University take home a median $91,751, compared with $85,076 for all Wake Forest University graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from Wake Forest University stands at $20,927.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Wake Forest University
This Economics program at Wake Forest University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 137 |
| Quantitative Economics | 11 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at Wake Forest University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
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
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