Physical Sciences at Wake Forest University
If you plan to study Physical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Wake Forest University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, NC.
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Online Class Availability 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.
Physical Sciences Rankings at Wake Forest University
Use these rankings to compare Wake Forest University’s Physical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #5 of 14 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #13 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #21 of 110 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #99 of 110 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #5 of 14 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #13 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #21 of 110 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #99 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #148 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #462 of 530 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Wake Forest University
Graduates of Wake Forest University’s Physical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,985 |
| 2 years | $41,025 |
| 5 years | $74,850 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Physical Sciences graduates from Wake Forest University stands at $22,250.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at Wake Forest University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Physical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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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