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After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$12.8k
National avg$18.5k
Source: IPEDS 2024
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Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
Wayne State University at a glance
Wayne State University is a public university in Detroit, Michigan with 23,803 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 81% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published in-state tuition is $15,190 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $12,766 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 58% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021); 38% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $21,250 (College Scorecard). By program, the highest graduate earnings four years after finishing are in Nursing (RN), master's ($137,480) and Pharmacy, doctoral ($130,642) (College Scorecard, 2017-19 graduates).
Tuition
$15,190
2024-25
Acceptance
81%
Fall 2024 applicants
Students
23,803
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$15,190
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,037
Avg On-Campus Living
$14,252
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,252
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $29,442
Net price (after aid): $12,766
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k: $11,090
$30k – $48k: $10,721
$48k – $75k: $12,068
$75k – $110k: $14,828
$110k+: $19,862
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
At every income level reported here, the average net price is within the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow from the federal government for loans made from 1 July 2026.
The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr): $53,493
Median debt at graduation: $21,250
Est. monthly loan payment: $225
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.5×Graduates earn about 2.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 46%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 38%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
FAFSA earnings check
: Not flaggedWayne State University does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $72,293, above the $32,616 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Michigan.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
58%
Freshman Retention
83%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Need-based aid friendly
46% above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$21.3k below avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$15.2k
Out-of-state
$32k
Net price
$12.8k
below avg
Pell
46%
above avg
Median debt
$21.3k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$53.5k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
81%
SAT range
1060 - 1270
ACT range
23 - 29
Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)
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Academics
Studying online: a substantial share study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 2,952 of Wayne State University's 23,553 students (13%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 11,120 (47%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
Wayne State University reported conferring credentials in 117 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Graduate earnings by program
What Wayne State University graduates earn, by program
Wayne State University's master's graduates in Business Administration earned a median $116,326 four years after graduating, 12% above the $103,485 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $93,398; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $36,424 in federal loans at this college (about $414 a month on a 10-year plan).
103 programs at Wayne State University have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Master's | $116,326 | $103,485, +12% | $36,424 | $414/mo |
| Psychology, Bachelor's | $52,435 | $50,706, +3% | $23,250 | $246/mo |
| Medicine (MD), Professional degree | $106,280 | $112,460, −5% | $165,514 | $1,883/mo |
| Public Health, Bachelor's | $55,302 | $58,808, −6% | $18,750 | $199/mo |
| Social Work, Master's | $61,914 | $65,123, −5% | $39,500 | $449/mo |
| Marketing, Bachelor's | $67,504 | $69,303, −3% | $20,125 | $213/mo |
| Human Resources, Bachelor's | $61,121 | $68,069, −10% | $20,375 | $216/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Bachelor's | $84,405 | $88,910, −5% | $24,468 | $259/mo |
| Finance, Bachelor's | $74,703 | $83,343, −10% | $18,507 | $196/mo |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Bachelor's | $104,630 | $92,374, +13% | $18,750 | $199/mo |
| Biology, Bachelor's | $50,811 | $57,214, −11% | $19,384 | $206/mo |
| Accounting, Bachelor's | $73,940 | $76,194, −3% | $19,735 | $209/mo |
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What the job pays locally
- Nursing (RN) graduates train as registered nurses: median $94,300 in Michigan.
- Accounting graduates train as accountants and auditors: median $78,820 in Michigan.
- Law graduates train as lawyers: median $130,520 in Michigan.
- Electrical Engineering graduates train as electrical engineers: median $106,070 in Michigan.
- Mechanical Engineering graduates train as mechanical engineers: median $104,890 in Michigan.
- Civil Engineering graduates train as civil engineers: median $92,100 in Michigan.
- Chemical Engineering graduates train as chemical engineers: median $103,230 in Michigan.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: everyone working in the job, every experience level, not only recent graduates.
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| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Science and Administration, Master's | $54,979 | $56,301, about the same | $38,546 | $438/mo |
| Management Information Systems, Bachelor's | $80,630 | $83,290, −3% | $21,542 | $228/mo |
| Criminal Justice, Bachelor's | $56,423 | $55,378, about the same | $25,500 | $270/mo |
| Law, Professional degree | $96,763 | $107,773, −10% | $61,466 | $699/mo |
| International Business, Bachelor's | $79,882 | $73,201, +9% | $18,750 | $199/mo |
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Bachelor's | $48,506 | $47,382, about the same | $30,953 | $328/mo |
| Social Work, Bachelor's | $56,152 | $51,790, +8% | $23,000 | $244/mo |
| Political Science, Bachelor's | $61,466 | $63,293, −3% | $22,250 | $236/mo |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Bachelor's | $92,707 | $68,245, +36% | $13,750 | $146/mo |
| Teacher Education (by subject), Bachelor's | $58,743 | $51,389, +14% | $21,250 | $225/mo |
| Apparel and Textiles, Bachelor's | $46,737 | $57,640, −19% | $22,441 | $238/mo |
| Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's | $100,944 | $100,647, about the same | $23,182 | $246/mo |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Master's | $76,420 | $65,184, +17% | $40,245 | $458/mo |
| Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's | $94,869 | $92,135, +3% | $22,500 | $239/mo |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Bachelor's | $58,871 | $54,945, +7% | $20,568 | $218/mo |
| Fine and Studio Arts, Bachelor's | $39,271 | $41,367, −5% | $29,617 | $314/mo |
| Student Counseling, Master's | $62,891 | $60,111, +5% | $80,955 | $921/mo |
| Public Health, Master's | $84,780 | $82,751, about the same | $37,639 | $428/mo |
| Allied Health (diagnostic and treatment), Master's | $130,548 | $127,347, +3% | $70,614 | $803/mo |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Master's | $66,774 | $62,033, +8% | $30,750 | $350/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Master's | $137,480 | $120,193, +14% | $50,500 | $574/mo |
| Communication, Bachelor's | $57,335 | $56,359, about the same | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Chemistry, Bachelor's | $63,079 | $65,120, −3% | $21,054 | $223/mo |
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Master's | $66,118 | $59,916, +10% | $41,009 | $466/mo |
| English, Bachelor's | $42,585 | $48,590, −12% | $24,113 | $256/mo |
| Music, Bachelor's | $50,340 | $42,892, +17% | $22,452 | $238/mo |
| Sociology, Bachelor's | $55,499 | $52,657, +5% | $26,811 | $284/mo |
| Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, Master's | $63,124 | $67,030, −6% | $46,173 | $525/mo |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other, Master's | $68,987 | $77,545, −11% | $41,000 | $466/mo |
| Public Relations and Advertising, Bachelor's | $59,025 | $63,560, −7% | $24,055 | $255/mo |
| Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, Bachelor's | $58,291 | $58,928, about the same | $20,500 | $217/mo |
| Rehabilitation and Therapy, Master's | $72,004 | $71,416, about the same | $35,500 | $404/mo |
| Civil Engineering, Bachelor's | $84,157 | $86,517, −3% | $27,500 | $292/mo |
| Library Science and Administration, Graduate certificate | $53,742 | $60,763, −12% | $44,655 | $508/mo |
| Theatre, Bachelor's | $32,525 | $39,775, −18% | $21,853 | $232/mo |
| Economics, Bachelor's | $63,972 | $82,686, −23% | $19,374 | $205/mo |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, Bachelor's | $62,954 | $60,056, +5% | $15,011 | $159/mo |
| Educational Administration, Master's | $73,978 | $71,685, +3% | $41,000 | $466/mo |
| Industrial Engineering, Master's | $112,213 | $119,184, −6% | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Bachelor's | $106,048 | $93,451, +13% | $19,395 | $206/mo |
| Mechanical Engineering, Master's | $114,758 | $115,974, about the same | — | — |
| Allied Health (diagnostic and treatment), Bachelor's | $78,391 | $70,786, +11% | $23,695 | $251/mo |
| Chemical Engineering, Bachelor's | $93,047 | $98,158, −5% | $26,500 | $281/mo |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other, Bachelor's | — | $50,580 | $23,074 | $245/mo |
| Film and Photography, Bachelor's | $35,157 | $43,765, −20% | $21,400 | $227/mo |
| History, Bachelor's | $50,251 | $50,680, about the same | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Journalism, Bachelor's | $54,188 | $56,278, −4% | $27,725 | $294/mo |
| Business Administration, Graduate certificate | — | $94,506 | — | — |
| Mathematics, Bachelor's | $64,547 | $69,562, −7% | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design, Master's | $61,791 | $70,644, −13% | $40,500 | $461/mo |
| Accounting, Master's | $97,023 | $95,833, about the same | $25,500 | $290/mo |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning, Master's | $81,363 | $79,665, about the same | $51,250 | $583/mo |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Bachelor's | $42,551 | $50,497, −16% | $30,500 | $323/mo |
| Educational Administration, Graduate certificate | $101,268 | $86,288, +17% | $47,671 | $542/mo |
| Anthropology, Bachelor's | $48,230 | $46,676, +3% | $25,486 | $270/mo |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Bachelor's | $38,926 | $49,984, −22% | $20,195 | $214/mo |
| Dance, Bachelor's | — | $39,980 | $24,750 | $262/mo |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, Bachelor's | $84,695 | $93,843, −10% | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Master's | $103,906 | $106,375, about the same | — | — |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Bachelor's | — | $55,012 | $25,750 | $273/mo |
| Mental Health and Social Services, Master's | $79,789 | $59,571, +34% | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Bachelor's | $57,203 | $60,190, −5% | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Bachelor's | $97,257 | $82,073, +19% | — | — |
| Philosophy, Bachelor's | — | $54,455 | $23,922 | $254/mo |
| Communication, Master's | $87,918 | $71,953, +22% | $33,381 | $380/mo |
| Teacher Education (by subject), Master's | $63,408 | $63,707, about the same | $37,604 | $428/mo |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Graduate certificate | $65,420 | $65,509, about the same | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering, Master's | $115,160 | $133,654, −14% | — | — |
| Public Administration, Master's | — | $81,408 | $41,000 | $466/mo |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Bachelor's | $96,821 | $84,599, +14% | $23,167 | $246/mo |
| Engineering-Related Fields, Master's | — | $125,651 | — | — |
| Theatre, Master's | $49,640 | $49,978, about the same | — | — |
| Special Education, Bachelor's | $58,182 | $50,499, +15% | $35,750 | $379/mo |
| Industrial Engineering, Bachelor's | $101,990 | $98,442, +4% | $21,126 | $224/mo |
| Psychology, Doctoral | $120,901 | $98,707, +22% | — | — |
| Clinical Laboratory Science, Bachelor's | $67,284 | $75,975, −11% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Liberal Arts and General Studies, Bachelor's | $66,426 | $53,072, +25% | $18,028 | $191/mo |
| English, Master's | $76,201 | $55,512, +37% | — | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs, Bachelor's | $58,915 | $62,532, −6% | $25,205 | $267/mo |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Bachelor's | — | $51,710 | $37,152 | $394/mo |
| Criminal Justice, Master's | $69,900 | $66,714, +5% | $32,746 | $372/mo |
| Civil Engineering, Master's | $108,995 | $98,323, +11% | — | — |
| Mental Health and Social Services, Graduate certificate | $60,674 | $60,655, about the same | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Doctoral | $130,642 | $136,696, −4% | $117,691 | $1,339/mo |
| Public Administration, Bachelor's | $66,396 | $65,093, about the same | $23,086 | $245/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Doctoral | — | $138,131 | $63,837 | $726/mo |
| English, Doctoral | — | $65,831 | — | — |
| Special Education, Master's | $66,099 | $64,397, +3% | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education, Master's | $76,774 | $71,241, +8% | — | — |
| Medical Assisting and Allied Health, Bachelor's | $99,777 | $68,559, +46% | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapy, Doctoral | $86,415 | $82,893, +4% | $87,014 | $990/mo |
Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026. Nursing graduates vs RN pay by state: the early-career benchmark.
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About Wayne State University
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- Where is Wayne State University located?
- Wayne State University is located in Detroit, MI, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Wayne State University?
- Wayne State University is a public university based in MI. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Wayne State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Wayne State University is approximately 81% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Wayne State University?
- Wayne State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $15,190 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Wayne State University?
- Wayne State University reports total enrollment of approximately 23,803 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does Wayne State University actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at Wayne State University is approximately $12,766 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $11,090 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $19,862. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at Wayne State University?
- Wayne State University reports a graduation rate of approximately 58% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of Wayne State University have?
- Students who borrowed at Wayne State University left with a median of approximately $21,250 in federal loans, and about 38% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of Wayne State University earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $53,493 for students who received federal financial aid at Wayne State University. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about Wayne State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Wayne State University.
- How much do Business Administration graduates from Wayne State University earn?
- Wayne State University's master's graduates in Business Administration earned a median $116,326 four years after graduating, 12% above the $103,485 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $93,398; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $36,424 in federal loans at this college (about $414 a month on a 10-year plan).
- How much do Psychology graduates from Wayne State University earn?
- Wayne State University's bachelor's graduates in Psychology earned a median $52,435 four years after graduating, 3% above the $50,706 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $29,255; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $23,250 in federal loans at this college (about $246 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $26,087 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
- Which programs at Wayne State University have the highest graduate earnings?
- Among the 55 programs at Wayne State University with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Nursing (RN), master's ($137,480); Pharmacy, doctoral ($130,642); and Allied Health (diagnostic and treatment), master's ($130,548) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
- Does Wayne State University get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, Wayne State University's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $72,293, above the $32,616 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Michigan, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 117 fields Wayne State University reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 508 | Graduate (321 graduate · 187 bachelor's) |
| Social Work | 354 | Graduate (248 graduate · 106 bachelor's) |
| Psychology, General | 353 | Graduate (25 graduate · 328 bachelor's) |
| Medicine | 309 | Graduate |
| Public Health | 294 | Graduate (77 graduate · 217 bachelor's) |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 275 | Graduate (104 graduate · 171 bachelor's) |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 233 | Graduate (57 graduate · 176 bachelor's) |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 226 | Graduate (31 graduate · 195 bachelor's) |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 186 | Graduate (55 graduate · 131 bachelor's) |
| Marketing | 166 | Bachelor's |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 165 | Bachelor's |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 150 | Bachelor's |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 147 | Graduate (35 graduate · 112 bachelor's) |
| Accounting and Related Services | 139 | Graduate (21 graduate · 118 bachelor's) |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
Facts on this profile of Wayne State University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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