Philosophy at Wake Forest University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Philosophy, consider the program at Wake Forest University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 philosophy graduations were recorded at Wake Forest University.
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Online Class Availability at Wake Forest University
Many students take online classes at Wake Forest University. Among 9,322 students, 1,233 (13%) studied exclusively online and 515 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Philosophy graduates at Wake Forest University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Philosophy graduates at Wake Forest University are 55% women (11) and 45% men (9).
Philosophy Bachelor’s Program at Wake Forest University
Among the 20 bachelor’s philosophy graduates at Wake Forest University, 55% were women (11) and 45% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Wake Forest University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 35% of Philosophy bachelor’s degree recipients at Wake Forest University, lower than the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Philosophy Concentrations at Wake Forest University
This Philosophy program at Wake Forest University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Philosophy | 20 |
Top-Paying Careers for Philosophy Graduates
Students who finish Philosophy program at Wake Forest University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Philosophy majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,584 |
| Mathematicians | $66,238 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $40,564 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.