Health Professions at Wake Forest University
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at Wake Forest University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wake Forest University is in Winston-Salem, NC.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wake Forest University
Many students take online classes at Wake Forest University. Of 9,322 students, 1,233 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 515 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Wake Forest University
Rankings can help you compare Wake Forest University’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #16 of 87 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #92 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #104 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #680 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #836 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2519 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #16 of 87 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #92 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #104 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #680 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #836 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2519 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Wake Forest University
Graduates of Wake Forest University’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $85,020 |
| 2 years | $72,253 |
| 3 years | $90,979 |
| 4 years | $105,689 |
| 5 years | $143,851 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Wake Forest University report median earnings of $105,689, compared with $85,076 for all Wake Forest University graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Wake Forest University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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