Business/Commerce at Wake Forest University
Winston-salem, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 120 graduates a year
Wake Forest University graduates in business/commerce earn 73% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wake Forest University Compares for Business/Commerce
All 271 colleges reporting business/commerce 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 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $142,113 | $129,407 | #2 | — |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $137,804 | $131,161 | #1 | $77,828 |
| 3 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $124,434 | $126,513 | #4 | $74,886 |
| 4 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $118,167 | $126,810 | #3 | $76,722 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $113,620 | $103,387 | #8 | $74,868 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $113,620 | $100,054 | #9 | $74,868 |
| 7 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $111,444 | $119,559 | #5 | $73,170 |
| 8 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $108,405 | $95,462 | #10 | $55,806 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $107,079 | $108,900 | #7 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $107,023 | $93,780 | #12 | $58,373 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Biology | $63,292 | $30,666 | #234 of 841 |
| 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 business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,722 one year after graduating and $118,167 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wake Forest University rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Wake Forest University ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Wake Forest University worth it?
Its graduates earn 73% more than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,899.
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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.