Mathematics & Statistics at Wake Forest University
If you plan to study Mathematics & Statistics, take a look at what 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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Online & Distance Learning at Wake Forest University
Distance learning is available 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.
Mathematics & Statistics Rankings at Wake Forest University
Rankings can help you compare Wake Forest University’s Mathematics & Statistics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 82 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #9 of 10 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #71 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #98 of 513 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #422 of 508 |
Earnings for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates from Wake Forest University
Students who complete Wake Forest University’s Mathematics & Statistics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,169 |
| 2 years | $70,456 |
| 4 years | $87,019 |
| 5 years | $113,570 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Wake Forest University report median earnings of $87,019, compared with $85,076 for all Wake Forest University graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates
Graduates of the Mathematics & Statistics program at Wake Forest University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Mathematics & Statistics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
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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