Wayne State College
Wayne, Nebraska · Public · 3,010 undergraduates
Of 17 programs with reported earnings, 15 leave graduates out-earning a typical Nebraska high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 31 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,844 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,698 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,851 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,841 |
| $110k and up | $18,905 |
| All families (average) | $15,360 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $57,178 | +$20,202 | clears the bar | $16,861 | 0.8 yrs |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $64,269 | +$27,293 | clears the bar | $17,237 | 0.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $48,581 | +$11,605 | clears the bar | $23,896 | 2.1 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $55,485 | +$18,509 | clears the bar | $22,205 | 1.2 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $75,217 | +$38,241 | clears the bar | $19,051 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $43,369 | +$6,393 | clears the bar | $19,731 | 3.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $86,631 | +$49,655 | clears the bar | $17,274 | 0.3 yrs |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $68,431 | +$31,455 | clears the bar | $20,845 | 0.7 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $41,391 | +$4,415 | clears the bar | $20,396 | 4.6 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $62,404 | +$25,428 | clears the bar | $27,852 | 1.1 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $58,609 | +$21,633 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $47,746 | +$10,770 | clears the bar | $24,500 | 2.3 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $35,833 | -$1,143 | falls short | $23,150 | n/a |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $59,871 | +$22,895 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $39,701 | +$2,725 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 17 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants · 52% 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.