Wayne State University ★ Hidden gem
Detroit, Michigan · Public · 15,587 undergraduates
Of 99 programs with reported earnings, 97 leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 185 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,090 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,721 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,068 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,828 |
| $110k and up | $19,862 |
| All families (average) | $12,766 |
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 | Master's Degree | $116,326 | +$81,517 | clears the bar | $36,424 | 0.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,435 | +$17,626 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.3 yrs |
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $106,280 | +$71,471 | clears the bar | $165,514 | 2.3 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $55,302 | +$20,493 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 0.9 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $61,914 | +$27,105 | clears the bar | $39,500 | 1.5 yrs |
| International Business | Bachelor's Degree | $79,882 | +$45,073 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $67,504 | +$32,695 | clears the bar | $20,125 | 0.6 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $61,121 | +$26,312 | clears the bar | $20,375 | 0.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $84,405 | +$49,596 | clears the bar | $24,468 | 0.5 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $74,703 | +$39,894 | clears the bar | $18,507 | 0.5 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $104,630 | +$69,821 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 0.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,811 | +$16,002 | clears the bar | $19,384 | 1.2 yrs |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $80,630 | +$45,821 | clears the bar | $21,542 | 0.5 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $73,940 | +$39,131 | clears the bar | $19,735 | 0.5 yrs |
| Library Science and Administration | Master's Degree | $54,979 | +$20,170 | clears the bar | $38,546 | 1.9 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 99 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 46% of students receive Pell grants · 58% 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.