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Wayne State College is a public, four-year institution in Wayne, Nebraska (small town). It awarded 972 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, curriculum and instruction and criminal justice.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$42,184
Median earnings 4 years after
$52,406
Median earnings 10 years after
$47,075
Average net price
$15,360
Completion rate
52%
Completions (2024)
972
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
3,010
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $53,346 | $64,269 | 108 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $43,490 | $57,178 | 104 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $41,322 | $43,369 | 91 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $41,869 | $55,485 | 68 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $42,589 | $48,581 | 58 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $69,533 | $86,631 | 46 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $65,798 | $75,217 | 40 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $51,778 | $62,404 | 34 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Bachelor's | $35,028 | $41,391 | 32 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $54,600 | $68,431 | 28 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $35,343 | $47,746 | 25 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $35,833 | N/A | 23 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | $49,981 | $59,871 | 23 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $32,538 | $58,609 | 17 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 136 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 83 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 71 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 68 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 46 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other | Bachelor's | 40 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | Master's | 35 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 34 |
| Counseling Psychology | Bachelor's | 31 |
| Secondary School Administration/Principalship | Master's | 27 |
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Sources: federal figures for Wayne State College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Nebraska. Counts under 10 are not published.
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