Is Wake Forest University worth it?
Wake Forest University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (large city). It awarded 2,761 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, management science and law.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$52,635
Median earnings 4 years after
$92,943
Median earnings 10 years after
$78,158
Average net price
$28,719
Completion rate
89%
Completions (2024)
2,761
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
5,485
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $104,615 | $135,677 | 279 |
| Law | First professional | $76,252 | $112,646 | 218 |
| Medicine | First professional | $64,365 | $119,030 | 182 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $45,173 | $57,982 | 147 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $106,711 | $127,297 | 133 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $70,335 | $116,679 | 82 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $47,161 | $85,668 | 61 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $42,055 | $77,984 | 56 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $56,416 | $98,209 | 55 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $76,722 | $118,167 | 55 |
| Biology, General | Master's | $44,209 | $73,476 | 50 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $85,944 | $145,996 | 50 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's | $40,732 | $62,158 | 49 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $30,666 | $63,292 | 47 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Master's | $82,055 | $127,072 | 44 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 221 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 156 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 141 |
| Management Science | Master's | 140 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 133 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 124 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 123 |
| Communication, General | Bachelor's | 119 |
| Economics, General | Bachelor's | 112 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's | 110 |
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Sources: federal figures for Wake Forest University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for North Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
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