C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
17/100 · earnings-weighted

Wayne County Community College District

2-Year Public
📍 Detroit, Michigan 48226
Wayne County Community College District campus, Detroit, MI
Wayne County Community College District campus, Detroit, MI. Photo: Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 23%
Outcomes
D
42/100
Affordability
B+
79/100
Resources
C
52/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
D
32/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

12,554
Total Enrollment
23%
Graduation Rate
63%
Retention Rate
25.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,901
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Wayne County Community College District ▼

55% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$325,347
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,973
1-Year Change
+2.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Wayne County Community College District, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$29,079
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$21,336
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,062
Median debt at graduation
22.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
31.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 41% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 2nd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MI wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Wayne County Community College District

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$67,080$84,023+4%#326 of 962#265—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions—$59,107-10%#419 of 560#384—
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions—$46,900-24%#213 of 237#209—
Computer Programming—$42,247-27%#53 of 54#50—
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$41,979-10%#323 of 426#264—
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$39,773-18%#451 of 547#428—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$30,703$38,923-12%#749 of 947#665$11,157

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Wayne County Community College District Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $325,347
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,973/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 48211 (14.2% cap, Detroit)

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🏆 Where Wayne County Community College District Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#5
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
of 6 schools
#7
Retail Management
of 12 schools
#13
Building/Property Maintenance
of 20 schools
#24
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
of 29 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,909 $3,643

Financial Aid

66%
Receive Any Aid
53%
Receive Pell Grants
12%
Take Out Loans
$5,901
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,578
$30,001 - $48,000$4,752
$48,001 - $75,000$6,921
$75,001 - $110,000$9,718
$110,001+$12,642

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 883 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 234 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 75 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 65 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 57 grads/yr Building/Property Maintenance 56 grads/yr Retail Management 49 grads/yr Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 47 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 39 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 34 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 33 grads/yr Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician 26 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 24 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 23 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 23 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 22 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 22 grads/yr Early Childhood and Family Studies 19 grads/yr Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 15 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 14 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Wayne County Community College District's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
$61k/yr 122,200 jobs
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
$57k/yr 2,235,100 jobs
Bus drivers, transit and intercity
$57k/yr 158,800 jobs
Bus drivers, school
$47k/yr 387,300 jobs
Light truck drivers
$44k/yr 1,079,800 jobs
Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs
$37k/yr 243,900 jobs
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment
$83k/yr 7,000 jobs

Student Demographics

12,554
Total Students
62%
Women
27%
Traditional Age (18-24)
55%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 19%
Hispanic 2%
Black 70%
Asian 1%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 55%
With Family 45%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~6,942 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 72%
Hybrid (Some Online) 13%
Fully Online 15%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 27%
25-64 (Adult) 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Wayne County Community College District?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Wayne County Community College District?
Tuition at Wayne County Community College District is $2,909 for in-state students and $3,643 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,901.
What is the graduation rate at Wayne County Community College District?
The graduation rate at Wayne County Community College District is 23%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Wayne County Community College District a good school?
Wayne County Community College District has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Wayne County Community College District?
Wayne County Community College District has a total enrollment of 12,554 students.
Is there rental demand near Wayne County Community College District?
Yes! Approximately 55% of students at Wayne County Community College District live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 6,942 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Detroit area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology