Wake Forest University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Wake Forest University at a glance

• 5,485

  students enrolled

• 2,818

  degrees and certificates a year

• 89%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $28,719

  average net price a year

  Tuition $63,608

• $67,722

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $78,158

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  83% working

Executive education programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Wake Forest University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Forsyth County, where the college is.

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• 94

  open professional jobs

• 16

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 3.9%

  unemployment in Forsyth County

  2026-08 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $65,541

  median household income

  Forsyth County

• 42%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, social sciences, which lead to finance (6 open), sales (11 open), operations (19 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (8 open).

Hiring most: RTX (10), Prokidney (9), Corning (8), Novant Health (8), Cook & Boardman (5), Winston-Salem State University (4), Hayward Holdings (3), Sinclair (3).

What they hire for: Engineering (20), Operations (19), Sales (11), Clinical (8), Human Resources (8), Finance (6). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Piedmont Triad Regional Workforce Development Board.

• NCWorks Career Center- Forsyth CountyWinston-Salem · 336-464-0520 · Monday - Thursday 8:00 am. - 5:00 pm, Fridays 8:30am - 12:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• High Point UniversityHigh Point · 5,129 students
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Common questions

How big is Wake Forest University?

Wake Forest University enrolls about 5,485 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It awards about 2,818 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Wake Forest University?

89% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Wake Forest University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $67,722 six years after entry and $78,158 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Wake Forest University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Wake Forest University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (certificate, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Wake Forest University?

94 open professional jobs are listed in Forsyth County, 16 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. RTX has the most openings.