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. In addition, we cover how Wake Forest University ranks in comparison to other schools with general business programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for general business majors, Wake Forest University came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wake Forest University handed out 154 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 131 degrees were handed out.
General Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,722 a year. This is higher than $47,842, which is the national median for all general business bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Wake Forest University paid an average of $2,650 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-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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The general business program at Wake Forest University awarded 154 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to 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, 77% 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 general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Wake Forest University does not offer an online option for its general business bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Wake Forest University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Wake Forest University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 327 |
| Business Administration & Management | 224 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 147 |
| Accounting | 25 |
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