Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, Michigan · Public · 7,423 undergraduates
All 7 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 65 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,641 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,139 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,058 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,306 |
| $110k and up | $14,026 |
| All families (average) | $7,656 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $38,923 | +$4,114 | clears the bar | $11,157 | 2.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $84,023 | +$49,214 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Programming | Associate's Degree | $42,247 | +$7,438 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $39,773 | +$4,964 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $41,979 | +$7,170 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $46,900 | +$12,091 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $59,107 | +$24,298 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 22% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.