Computer Science at Wake Forest University
Winston-salem, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 67 graduates a year
Wake Forest University graduates in computer science earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wake Forest University Compares for Computer Science
All 349 colleges reporting computer science 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 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $268,121 | $272,681 | #1 | $171,264 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $225,141 | $198,260 | #5 | $154,492 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $223,309 | $212,544 | #2 | $152,656 |
| 4 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $217,973 | $191,312 | #8 | $146,624 |
| 5 | Pomona College Claremont, CA | $217,051 | $197,502 | #6 | $143,084 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $214,907 | $195,551 | #7 | $138,613 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $214,479 | $211,240 | #3 | $151,065 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $209,574 | $184,552 | #12 | $110,814 |
| 9 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $204,379 | $185,972 | #10 | $149,866 |
| 10 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $203,169 | $178,912 | #16 | $152,251 |
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| 88 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $116,238 | $110,634 | #108 | $83,258 |
| 89 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $115,804 | $101,978 | #158 | — |
| 90 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $115,541 | $109,506 | #118 | $77,946 |
| 91 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $115,493 | $123,940 | #58 | $75,625 |
| 92 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $115,259 | $106,165 | #135 | $71,764 |
| 93 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $114,868 | $118,029 | #77 | $80,686 |
| 94 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $114,868 | $118,029 | #78 | $80,686 |
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 |
| 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 computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $75,625 one year after graduating and $115,493 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wake Forest University rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Wake Forest University ranks #91 by median pay four years after graduation, and #58 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Wake Forest University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,549.
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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.