by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Wake Forest University ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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Wake Forest University is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #59 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 58 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 59 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wake Forest University handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 108 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 49 students received their master’s degree in biology from Wake Forest University. This makes it the #27 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #89 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,666 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wake Forest University, biology students borrow a median amount of $73,320 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Wake Forest University is $702 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Wake Forest University paid an average of $2,650 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,608 | $63,608 |
| Fees | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,630 | $1,630 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,848 | $17,848 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,320 | $3,320 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 92 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Wake Forest University. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wake Forest University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Wake Forest University biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Wake Forest University Online Learning page.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from Wake Forest University make a median salary of $44,209 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $43,317.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 students graduated with a master's degree in biology from Wake Forest University. About 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wake Forest University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Wake Forest University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 39 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 17 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 8 |
| Molecular Medicine | 5 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 2 |
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