Public Institution
Wayne State College
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
Outlook
53/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
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 Compare across schools → |
65
|
$43,490/yr | High | 15.8x |
| Information Science Compare across schools → |
64
|
$49,981/yr | Very High | 14.7x |
| Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools → |
63
|
$42,589/yr | High | 14.4x |
| Teacher Education Compare across schools → |
59
|
$41,322/yr | High | 13.6x |
| Criminal Justice Compare across schools → |
56
|
$41,869/yr | Moderate | 13.2x |
| Industrial Production Technology Compare across schools → |
54
|
$54,600/yr | Moderate | 16.1x |
| Clinical Psychology Compare across schools → |
47
|
$35,028/yr | High | 11.2x |
| Health & Physical Education 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 Compare across schools → |
36
|
$32,538/yr | High | 9.2x |