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Wayne State College

Wayne, NE wsc.edu 3,041 students

Wayne State College is located in the rural setting of Wayne, Nebraska. As part of the Nebraska State College System, the college maintains a close-knit atmosphere with a focus on community. Known as the Wildcats, the college provides a traditional campus experience within a smaller college town.

Programs
10
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$41,259
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$7,970
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Wayne State College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 27% of students receive Pell Grants; 38% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $11,461 $45,844
$30K – $48K $11,502 $46,008
$48K – $75K $14,607 $58,428
$75K – $110K $17,749 $70,996
$110K+ $17,721 $70,884
Sticker price (no aid) $7,970 $31,880
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Wayne State College

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

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
65
$43,490/yr High 15.8x
Information Science
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools →
64
$49,981/yr Very High 14.7x
Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →
63
$42,589/yr High 14.4x
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →
59
$41,322/yr High 13.6x
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →
56
$41,869/yr Moderate 13.2x
Industrial Production Technology
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →
54
$54,600/yr Moderate 16.1x
Clinical Psychology
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Compare across schools →
47
$35,028/yr High 11.2x
Health & Physical Education
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools →
43
$35,343/yr Moderate 12.2x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
39
$35,833/yr High 10.2x
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools →
36
$32,538/yr High 9.2x

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