Choosing a field of study in higher education is often a pivotal decision that shapes future career trajectories. Wake Forest University provides a wide array of academic programs spanning disciplines from biological sciences to business management, education, and computer science. Below is a comprehensive overview of the majors and corresponding degrees available for the 2025 academic year.

1. Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies

  • Women's Studies: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree

2. Biological and Biomedical Sciences

  • Biochemistry: Master's Degree
  • Biology/Biological Sciences: Bachelor's and Doctoral Degrees
  • Cell and Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology, Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Neuroanatomy, Neuroscience, Cancer Biology, and Pharmacology: Primarily Master's or Doctoral Degrees

3. Business, Management, and Marketing

  • Accounting: Bachelor's and Doctoral Degrees
  • Business Administration, Finance, Management Science: Undergraduate or Doctoral Degrees

4. Communication and Journalism

  • Communication Studies: Bachelor's and Doctoral Degrees

5. Computer and Information Sciences

  • Computer Science: Bachelor's and Doctoral Degrees

6. Education

  • School Counseling and Guidance: Doctoral Degree
  • Elementary and Secondary Education: Bachelor's and Doctoral Degrees

7. Engineering

  • Biomedical Engineering: Master's and Doctoral Degrees

8. English Language and Literature

  • English Language and Literature: Bachelor's and Doctoral Degrees

9. Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

  • French, German, Japanese, Spanish, and others: Bachelor's Degrees

10. Health Professions and Clinical Sciences

  • Clinical Laboratory Science: Bachelor's Degree
  • Physician Assistant: Doctoral Degree

11. History

  • History: Bachelor's Degree

12. Legal Studies

  • Legal Studies: Master's Degree

13. Liberal Arts and Sciences

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities: Doctoral Degree

14. Mathematics and Statistics

  • Mathematics: Bachelor's and Doctoral Degrees

15. Parks, Recreation, and Fitness Studies

  • Kinesiology: Bachelor's and Doctoral Degrees

16. Philosophy and Religious Studies

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies: Bachelor's and Doctoral Degrees

17. Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry and Physics: Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral Degrees

18. Psychology

  • Psychology: Bachelor's and Doctoral Degrees

19. Social Sciences

  • Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Sociology: Bachelor's and Doctoral Degrees

20. Theology and Religious Vocations

  • Theological Studies: Doctoral Degree

21. Visual and Performing Arts

  • Art History, Drama, Music: Bachelor's Degrees

With its diverse academic offerings and rigorous scholarly environment, Wake Forest University stands as an ideal institution for students seeking knowledge and career advancement. Prospective students are encouraged to align their program choices with personal interests, professional goals, and market demands.