Medicine at Wake Forest University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Medicine, 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 sits in Winston-Salem, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 141 medicine degrees were granted at Wake Forest University.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Medicine Rankings at Wake Forest University
These rankings give you a sense of how Wake Forest University’s Medicine program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #28 of 40 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #30 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #98 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #122 of 146 |
Earnings for Medicine Graduates from Wake Forest University
Those who finish Wake Forest University’s Medicine program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,086 |
| 2 years | $57,411 |
| 3 years | $65,270 |
| 4 years | $87,842 |
| 5 years | $151,765 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Medicine graduates from Wake Forest University earn a median of $87,842, compared with $85,076 for all Wake Forest University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Medicine Concentrations at Wake Forest University
This Medicine program at Wake Forest University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 141 |
Best-Paid Careers for Medicine Graduates
Graduates of the Medicine program at Wake Forest University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Medicine graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Neurologists | $159,086 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $157,243 |
| Podiatrists | $141,542 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $126,544 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $120,724 |
| Urologists | $119,720 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians | $117,397 |
| Sports Medicine Physicians | $115,792 |
| Cardiologists | $114,867 |
| Hospitalists | $114,577 |
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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