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Wayne State University

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Wayne State University's main campus spans over 200 acres in the heart of Detroit, integrating academic buildings with the surrounding urban environment. Students benefit from a research-focused atmosphere, strengthened by the university's place in Michigan's University Research Corridor. As a Division II school, Wayne State offers students opportunities to participate in intercollegiate athletics. The university also operates satellite campuses in nearby counties, extending its reach in the region.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$44,553/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

49/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$14,297/yr

Out-of-state: $30,419/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 43% of students receive Pell Grants and 40% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$12,337	$49,348	9.0x
$30K – $48K	$12,560	$50,240	8.9x
$48K – $75K	$14,864	$59,456	7.5x
$75K – $110K	$19,189	$76,756	5.8x
$110K+	$21,543	$86,172	5.2x
Sticker price (no aid)	$14,297	$57,188	7.8x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Wayne State University

49 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	86	$77,371/yr	Very High	16.9x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	81	$74,793/yr	High	12.2x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	75	$56,804/yr	Very High	11.8x
Electrical Compare across schools	74	$78,738/yr	Very High	17.8x
International Business Compare across schools	74	$59,350/yr	Very High	13.2x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	74	$52,668/yr	Very High	11.9x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	73	$74,457/yr	Very High	16.2x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	71	$71,373/yr	High	16.6x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	69	$73,488/yr	High	13.1x
Electrical Engineering Technologies Compare across schools	68	$82,524/yr	High	17.6x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	66	$59,352/yr	Very High	14.2x
Economics Compare across schools	66	$50,648/yr	Very High	10.5x
Allied Health Diagnostic Compare across schools	65	$63,970/yr	Moderate	10.3x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research Compare across schools	64	$70,611/yr	Moderate	11.8x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	62	$48,324/yr	High	10.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	60	$47,939/yr	High	7.7x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	58	$77,815/yr	High	12.6x
Marketing Compare across schools	57	$47,929/yr	Very High	9.2x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	57	$39,132/yr	Moderate	9.6x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	53	$41,306/yr	High	9.3x
Urban Studies/Affairs Compare across schools	51	$43,811/yr	High	9.6x
History Compare across schools	50	$41,874/yr	High	8.1x
Public Administration Compare across schools	50	$38,767/yr	High	5.8x
Chemistry Compare across schools	48	$35,813/yr	High	9.5x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	48	$30,345/yr	Very High	11.1x
Construction Engineering Technologies Compare across schools	47	$53,310/yr	Very High	8.3x
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Compare across schools	47	$34,303/yr	High	8.6x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	45	$34,590/yr	High	7.8x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	44	$44,157/yr	High	8.0x
Social Work Compare across schools	44	$39,774/yr	Moderate	7.7x
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science Compare across schools	43	$52,829/yr	Low	8.2x
Public Health Compare across schools	36	$32,584/yr	High	4.7x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	36	$29,255/yr	High	8.4x
Biology, General Compare across schools	36	$21,716/yr	High	10.2x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	35	$36,595/yr	High	7.1x
Sociology Compare across schools	35	$31,381/yr	High	7.5x
Music Compare across schools	34	$32,911/yr	High	7.1x
Anthropology Compare across schools	32	$26,858/yr	High	7.5x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	30	$35,549/yr	Very High	5.4x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	30	$25,046/yr	Low	10.0x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools	29	$24,474/yr	High	8.8x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	29	$20,526/yr	High	7.1x
Apparel and Textiles Compare across schools	28	$26,490/yr	High	5.9x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	27	$30,723/yr	High	8.0x
Journalism Compare across schools	27	$26,591/yr	Very High	8.0x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	25	$20,948/yr	Moderate	6.1x
Linguistic & Comparative Compare across schools	23	$20,939/yr	Very High	6.7x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	19	$18,750/yr	Moderate	4.8x
Dance Compare across schools	17	$23,626/yr	Low	5.1x

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