Wayne State University — Detroit, MI

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at Wayne State University · Detroit, MI

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The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $78,723/yr starting out — that's 162% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 1.4 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $14,773/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $66,836 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$26,794/yr

Starting Salary

$78,723

Finish Rate

56.5%

$26,794/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $14,773/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $12,021/yr)

4 Years Total

$107,176

Typical Debt

$21,250

Interest You'd Owe

+$7,744

What You'd Really Pay

$66,836

That's about $242/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$787,230

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$66,836

Pays for Itself In

1.4 yrs

Salary Boost

+162%

Ahead After 10 Years

$720,394

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed25/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost20/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate8.5/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.