Wayne State University

Detroit, MI wayne.edu 15,676 students

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

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Earnings

$44,553

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

49/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$14,297

In-state sticker price

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

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Wayne State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 43% of students receive Pell Grants; 40% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$12,337	$49,348
$30K – $48K	$12,560	$50,240
$48K – $75K	$14,864	$59,456
$75K – $110K	$19,189	$76,756
$110K+	$21,543	$86,172
Sticker price (no aid)	$14,297	$57,188

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 University

49 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
Information Sciences Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →	86	$77,371/yr	Very High	16.9x
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	81	$74,793/yr	High	12.2x
Finance Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →	75	$56,804/yr	Very High	11.8x
Electrical Engineering Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 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 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 Technology Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	68	$82,524/yr	High	17.6x
Management Information Systems 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 Professions Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare across schools →	65	$63,970/yr	Moderate	10.3x
Clinical Laboratory Science Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Compare across schools →	64	$70,611/yr	Moderate	11.8x
Human Resources Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools →	62	$48,324/yr	High	10.8x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 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 Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →	57	$39,132/yr	Moderate	9.6x
Public Relations & Advertising Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Compare across schools →	53	$41,306/yr	High	9.3x
Urban Studies 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 Policy 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 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
Nutrition & Food Science Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Compare across schools →	47	$34,303/yr	High	8.6x
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 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 & Mortuary Science 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 Psychology, General Compare across schools →	36	$29,255/yr	High	8.4x
Biology 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 English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	30	$35,549/yr	Very High	5.4x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools →	30	$25,046/yr	Low	10.0x
Communication Disorders 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
Geosciences 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 Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	25	$20,948/yr	Moderate	6.1x
Linguistics Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Compare across schools →	23	$20,939/yr	Very High	6.7x
Theater & Drama 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