Education at Wake Forest University
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Wake Forest University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in education.Jump to any of the following sections:
Education Degrees Available at Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University Education Rankings
In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for education majors, Wake Forest University came in at #30. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
Popularity of Education at Wake Forest University
During the 2019-2020 academic year, Wake Forest University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in education. Due to this, the school was ranked #552 in popularity out of all colleges and universities that offer this degree. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2020, 117 students received their master’s degree in education from Wake Forest University. This makes it the #374 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
Education Student Diversity at Wake Forest University
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Wake Forest University.
Wake Forest University Education Bachelor’s Program
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in education from Wake Forest University in 2020 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2020 graduates were in 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Wake Forest University Education Master’s Program
Of the 115 students who earned a master's degree in Education from Wake Forest University in 2019-2020, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wake Forest University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% 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 master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Education Majors
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Student Counseling | 104 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 21 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Education
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 357 |
| Communication & Journalism | 125 |
| Psychology | 111 |
| History | 34 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 21 |
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References
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By JHMM13 under License
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