Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI · Associate's Degree · about 1,143 graduates a year
Wayne County Community College District graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wayne County Community College District Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 746 | Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI | $38,997 | $41,118 | #662 | $33,753 |
| 747 | Owensboro Community and Technical College Owensboro, KY | $38,980 | $44,137 | #455 | $26,002 |
| 748 | State Fair Community College Sedalia, MO | $38,941 | $41,753 | #628 | $26,386 |
| 749 | Wayne County Community College District Detroit, MI | $38,923 | $41,040 | #665 | $30,703 |
| 750 | Virginia Highlands Community College Abingdon, VA | $38,920 | $35,440 | #880 | $16,768 |
| 751 | Technical College of the Lowcountry Beaufort, SC | $38,883 | $43,115 | #533 | $28,441 |
| 752 | West Kentucky Community and Technical College Paducah, KY | $38,835 | $43,973 | #468 | $26,590 |
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 |
| Computer Programming | $42,247 | — | #53 of 54 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,979 | — | #323 of 426 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $39,773 | — | #451 of 547 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wayne County Community College District liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,703 one year after graduating and $38,923 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wayne County Community College District rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Wayne County Community College District ranks #749 by median pay four years after graduation, and #665 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Wayne County Community College District worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,157.
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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.