General Economics at Wake Forest University
If you plan to study General Economics, you may want to check out the program at Wake Forest University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wake Forest University sits in Winston-Salem, NC.
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Online Class Availability at Wake Forest University
Many students take online classes at Wake Forest University. Among 9,322 students, 1,233 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 515 (6%) took at least some classes online.
General Economics Rankings at Wake Forest University
Use these rankings to compare Wake Forest University’s General Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 50 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #8 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 315 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #51 of 61 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #309 of 387 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Economics Graduates
Students who finish General Economics program at Wake Forest University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.