by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Wake Forest University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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Wake Forest University is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #54 out of 958 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.Ranking Type Rank Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools 52 Best Accounting Schools 54
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wake Forest University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Wake Forest University was $2,650 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $63,608 $63,608 Fees $1,150 $1,150 Books and Supplies $1,630 $1,630 On Campus Room and Board $17,848 $17,848 On Campus Other Expenses $3,320 $3,320
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from Wake Forest University. About 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wake Forest University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wake Forest University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Wake Forest University accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Wake Forest University Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Wake Forest University make a median salary of $70,335 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Wake Forest University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 327 |
| Business Administration & Management | 224 |
| General Business/Commerce | 154 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 147 |
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