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Wayne State University
Detroit, MI · Public · General
Wayne State University is a public institution in Detroit, MI. With a 82% admission rate and 1,260 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 15,676 students, offers 52 programs with earnings data, and has a 58% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
82%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,260
Enrollment
15,676
Completion Rate
58%
Cost of Attendance
$26,794
In-State Tuition
$14,297
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,419
Programs
52
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 52 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($27K)
Showing 52 of 52 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $82,524 | $106,090 | $26,794 | 3.1x | |
| 2 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $78,738 | $107,566 | $26,794 | 2.9x | |
| 3 | Industrial EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,815 | — | $26,794 | 2.9x | |
| 4 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,371 | $102,611 | $26,794 | 2.9x | |
| 5 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,793 | $75,621 | $26,794 | 2.8x | |
| 6 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,457 | $98,434 | $26,794 | 2.8x | |
| 7 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,488 | $80,725 | $26,794 | 2.7x | |
| 8 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,373 | $100,634 | $26,794 | 2.7x | |
| 9 | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,611 | $73,379 | $26,794 | 2.6x | |
| 10 | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,970 | $64,752 | $26,794 | 2.4x | |
| 11 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $59,352 | $86,777 | $26,794 | 2.2x | |
| 12 | International BusinessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $59,350 | $81,434 | $26,794 | 2.2x | |
| 13 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,804 | $73,338 | $26,794 | 2.1x | |
| 14 | Construction Engineering TechnologiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,310 | — | $26,794 | 2.0x | |
| 15 | Funeral Service and Mortuary ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,829 | — | $26,794 | 2.0x | |
| 16 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,668 | $73,718 | $26,794 | 2.0x | |
| 17 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,648 | $65,866 | $26,794 | 1.9x | |
| 18 | Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,324 | $67,393 | $26,794 | 1.8x | |
| 19 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,939 | $49,982 | $26,794 | 1.8x | |
| 20 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,929 | $58,487 | $26,794 | 1.8x | |
| 21 | Special Education and TeachingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,157 | $51,383 | $26,794 | 1.6x | |
| 22 | Urban Studies/AffairsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,811 | $60,709 | $26,794 | 1.6x | |
| 23 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,874 | $52,040 | $26,794 | 1.6x | |
| 24 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,306 | $58,814 | $26,794 | 1.5x | |
| 25 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,774 | $49,933 | $26,794 | 1.5x |
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