Computer & Information Sciences at Wake Forest University
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Wake Forest University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wake Forest University sits in Winston-Salem, NC.
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Studying Online at Wake Forest University
Distance learning is available at Wake Forest University. Among 9,322 students, 1,233 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 515 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Wake Forest University
These rankings give you a sense of how Wake Forest University’s Computer & Information Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #5 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #16 of 409 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #58 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #93 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #369 of 404 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1385 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Wake Forest University
Graduates of Wake Forest University’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,098 |
| 2 years | $71,015 |
| 3 years | $89,902 |
| 4 years | $114,622 |
| 5 years | $140,759 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Wake Forest University take home a median $114,622, compared with $85,076 for all Wake Forest University graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Wake Forest University stands at $20,674.
Best-Paid Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Wake Forest University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
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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