Is Wayne State University worth it?
Wayne State University is a public, four-year institution in Detroit, Michigan (large city). It awarded 6,378 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, social work and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$50,183
Median earnings 4 years after
$68,551
Median earnings 10 years after
$53,493
Average net price
$12,766
Completion rate
58%
Completions (2024)
6,378
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
15,587
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | $50,133 | $61,914 | 535 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $93,398 | $116,326 | 460 |
| Medicine | First professional | $63,587 | $106,280 | 409 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,255 | $52,435 | 263 |
| International Business | Bachelor's | $59,350 | $79,882 | 240 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $74,793 | $84,405 | 222 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $48,324 | $61,121 | 207 |
| Library Science and Administration | Master's | $45,679 | $54,979 | 199 |
| Law | First professional | $70,500 | $96,763 | 196 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $77,371 | $104,630 | 190 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $47,929 | $67,504 | 174 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | Doctoral | $102,554 | $130,642 | 157 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $56,804 | $74,703 | 152 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $52,668 | $73,940 | 127 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $128,146 | $137,480 | 126 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 366 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 272 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 258 |
| Social Work | Master's | 223 |
| Public Health, General | Bachelor's | 204 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 192 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 181 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | Bachelor's | 166 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 159 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 152 |
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Sources: federal figures for Wayne State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Michigan. Counts under 10 are not published.
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