Accounting and Related Services at Wake Forest University
Winston-salem, NC · Master's Degree
Wake Forest University graduates in accounting and related services earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wake Forest University Compares for Accounting and Related Services
All 349 colleges reporting accounting and related services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York University New York, NY | $134,461 | $127,979 | #3 | $82,270 |
| 2 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $134,105 | $122,027 | #8 | — |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $128,337 | $140,194 | #1 | $77,802 |
| 4 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $126,830 | $120,716 | #9 | $76,766 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $126,566 | $110,905 | #39 | $76,286 |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $124,073 | $126,146 | #4 | $65,805 |
| 7 | Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD | $122,816 | $107,785 | #54 | $71,938 |
| 8 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $122,697 | $111,646 | #35 | $73,673 |
| 9 | Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA | $120,311 | $109,475 | #47 | $91,369 |
| 10 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $119,951 | $128,685 | #2 | $75,990 |
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| 15 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $117,392 | $106,896 | #58 | $73,793 |
| 16 | Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | $117,339 | $105,643 | #68 | $73,445 |
| 17 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $116,720 | $102,443 | #89 | $80,775 |
| 18 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $116,679 | $125,213 | #5 | $70,335 |
| 19 | Pace University New York, NY | $115,804 | $110,221 | #42 | $76,620 |
| 20 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $115,201 | $101,447 | #103 | $73,065 |
| 21 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $114,578 | $109,055 | #49 | $71,011 |
Other Majors at Wake Forest University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $221,028 | $202,919 | #7 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $135,677 | $104,615 | #105 of 861 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $127,297 | $106,711 | #109 of 216 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $127,072 | $82,055 | #42 of 92 |
| Law | $102,929 | $96,436 | #1 of 5 |
| Biology | $73,476 | $44,209 | #25 of 57 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $62,158 | $40,732 | #38 of 94 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $57,982 | $45,173 | #168 of 302 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wake Forest University accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,335 one year after graduating and $116,679 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wake Forest University rank for accounting and related services?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Wake Forest University ranks #18 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Wake Forest University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for accounting and related services ($95,833), and the median federal debt at graduation is $43,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.