Earnings Distribution
How Wake Forest University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University | $45,173 | $52,528 | +16% |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $50,118 | $52,542 | +5% |
| Appalachian State University | $46,878 | $49,626 | +6% |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $47,800 | $49,124 | +3% |
| North Carolina A & T State University | $47,460 | $48,874 | +3% |
Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina
Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (15 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem | $64,758 | $45,173 | $52,528 | — | — |
 North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh | $8,895 | $50,118 | $52,542 | — | — |
 Salem CollegeWinston-Salem | $32,236 | $49,734 | — | — | — |
 University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill | $8,989 | $48,566 | — | — | — |
 University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro | $7,593 | $47,800 | $49,124 | — | — |
 University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte | $7,214 | $47,641 | $48,556 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $49,765 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with student counseling and personnel services graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Wake Forest University, approximately 9% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.