by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Wake Forest University stacks up against peers offering economics.
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Wake Forest University holds a strong position among schools offering economics. More specifically it was ranked #40 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
During the most recent reporting year, Wake Forest University awarded 148 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at Wake Forest University report a median salary of $91,751 a year. This is above $85,076, the median for all majors at Wake Forest University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Wake Forest University, economics students borrow a median amount of $20,927 in student loans. This is below $21,577, the typical median for all majors at Wake Forest University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,708 | $66,470 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 76% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Wake Forest University are White. About 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wake Forest University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the economics majors at Wake Forest University.
This economics program at Wake Forest University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 11 |
Wake Forest University awarded 11 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 18% to women and 82% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).