History at Wake Forest University
If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at Wake Forest University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wake Forest University sits in Winston-Salem, NC.
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Online Class Availability at Wake Forest University
Many students take online classes at Wake Forest University. Of 9,322 students, 1,233 (13%) studied exclusively online and 515 (6%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Wake Forest University
These rankings give you a sense of how Wake Forest University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #4 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 126 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #13 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #61 of 618 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #115 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #516 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Wake Forest University
Those who finish Wake Forest University’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,486 |
| 2 years | $41,789 |
| 3 years | $42,407 |
| 4 years | $61,916 |
| 5 years | $66,622 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Wake Forest University report median earnings of $61,916, compared with $85,076 for all Wake Forest University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from Wake Forest University is $23,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Wake Forest University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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