Biology at Wake Forest University
Winston-salem, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 89 graduates a year
Wake Forest University graduates in biology earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wake Forest University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology 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 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 231 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA | $63,320 | $64,397 | #206 | $43,182 |
| 232 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $63,317 | $60,481 | #329 | $31,891 |
| 233 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $63,299 | $56,989 | #465 | $29,763 |
| 234 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $63,292 | $67,921 | #114 | $30,666 |
| 235 | Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | $63,274 | $62,166 | #271 | $27,462 |
| 236 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $63,206 | $60,159 | #341 | $28,324 |
| 237 | Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH | $63,159 | $58,176 | #420 | $40,088 |
Other Biology Credentials at Wake Forest University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,209 | $73,476 | $57,666 |
Other Majors at Wake Forest University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $146,608 | — | #3 of 126 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $145,996 | $85,944 | #6 of 452 |
| Business/Commerce | $118,167 | $76,722 | #4 of 271 |
| Computer Science | $115,493 | $75,625 | #91 of 349 |
| Economics | $98,209 | $56,416 | #72 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $85,668 | $47,161 | #29 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $79,599 | $21,192 | #5 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $77,984 | $42,055 | #14 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $77,847 | $31,449 | #5 of 576 |
| Psychology | $64,814 | $34,823 | #41 of 1027 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,875 | — | #66 of 225 |
| Sociology | $60,635 | $46,257 | #76 of 462 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wake Forest University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,666 one year after graduating and $63,292 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wake Forest University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Wake Forest University ranks #234 by median pay four years after graduation, and #114 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Wake Forest University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,079.
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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.