by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Wake Forest University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Wake Forest University was ranked #71 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 71 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 72 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wake Forest University handed out 120 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 117 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,416 a year. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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Of the 120 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from Wake Forest University in 2022, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Wake Forest University economics 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Wake Forest University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 133 |
| Sociology | 47 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.