Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Detroit, Michigan, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Wayne County Community College District serves students across multiple degree programs. With 7,423 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $29,079 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 22.7%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $12,062, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.41x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,656 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Ground Transportation, Heating & Air Conditioning, Registered Nursing, and Building Construction.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$29,079
Graduation Rate
22.7%
Median Debt
$12,062
Average Net Price
$7,656
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.8x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.41x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
7,423
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
54.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,112
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,067
Pell Grant Rate
31.6%
Federal Loan Rate
7.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,641
Income $30K–$48K
$7,139
Income $48K–$75K
$8,058
Income $110K+
$14,026
Student Demographics
Women
61.1%
White
22.6%
Black
63.7%
Hispanic
2.3%
Asian
0.7%
Two or More Races
6.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
17.5%
Accreditations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics — Dietetics (DIETT) - Dietetic Technician Program (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Preaccredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (53)
Associate (20)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $38,923 | 1,143 |
| Registered Nursing | $84,023 | 57 |
| Business Administration & Management | $39,773 | 48 |
| Computer Programming | $42,247 | 43 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 23 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $59,107 | 21 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $41,979 | 13 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 12 |
| Dental Support Services | $46,900 | 12 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 10 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 7 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 6 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 6 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services Administration & Management | Not reported | 5 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 4 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 4 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | Not reported | 3 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 3 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (21)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 289 |
| Ground Transportation | Not reported | 201 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 59 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 49 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 28 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 26 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 23 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 17 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 14 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 14 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 12 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 12 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 9 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 9 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 7 |
| Apparel and Textiles | Not reported | 7 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 4 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 4 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 4 |
Show 12 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Film | Associate | 2 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Apparel and Textiles | Associate | 2 |
| Fire Protection | Associate | 2 |
| Security & Protective Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Associate | 2 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Mental Health Services | Associate | 2 |
| Building Construction | Associate | 1 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Michigan
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Criminal Justice Programs
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Michigan
- Most Affordable Colleges in Michigan
- Best ROI Colleges in Michigan
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