Computer Programming at Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI · Associate's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Wayne County Community College District graduates in computer programming earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Wayne County Community College District Compares for Computer Programming
All 54 colleges reporting computer programming earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN | $87,708 | $83,780 | #5 | $55,069 |
| 2 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH | $86,910 | $92,746 | #1 | $55,996 |
| 3 | Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA | $86,187 | $90,658 | #2 | $63,559 |
| 4 | Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL | $79,878 | $85,020 | #3 | — |
| 5 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $79,023 | $84,729 | #4 | — |
| 6 | Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI | $77,481 | $80,623 | #7 | $54,652 |
| 7 | Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | $77,267 | $80,400 | #8 | — |
| 8 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | $76,683 | $81,619 | #6 | — |
| 9 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $73,172 | $78,456 | #9 | $46,804 |
| 10 | Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA | $71,717 | $65,964 | #20 | — |
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| 50 | Kent State University at Geauga Burton, OH | $45,424 | $48,474 | #46 | $36,388 |
| 51 | South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA | $44,890 | $41,289 | #52 | — |
| 52 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY | $43,238 | $41,154 | #53 | — |
| 53 | Wayne County Community College District Detroit, MI | $42,247 | $44,545 | #50 | — |
| 54 | Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS | $32,459 | $39,383 | #54 | — |
Other Majors at Wayne County Community College District by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,023 | $67,080 | #326 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $59,107 | — | #419 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $46,900 | — | #213 of 237 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,979 | — | #323 of 426 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $39,773 | — | #451 of 547 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $38,923 | $30,703 | #749 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wayne County Community College District computer programming graduates make?
Graduates earn $42,247 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wayne County Community College District rank for computer programming?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for computer programming graduates, Wayne County Community College District ranks #53 by median pay four years after graduation, and #50 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer programming at Wayne County Community College District worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% less than the national median for computer programming ($58,070).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.