Wayne State University
Wayne State University

Wayne State University

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Detroit, MI, 48202, United States

Located in Midtown Detroit, Wayne State University offers more than 300 academic programs, 200 student organizations, Division II sports and many city attractions. Notable Wayne State graduates include the first African-American woman elected to a state Senate. 

Q.S. Rank 511-520
T.H.E. Rank 401–500
U.S. NEWS Rank #249 in National Universities
Undergraduates 17,513
Receiving Aid Percentage N/A
High Schools Average GPA 3.4
Acceptance Rate 68%
Tuition and Fees $32,727
Overall Score
40.9–44.0
Teaching Score
32.5
Research Score
18.9
Citations Score
73.1
Industry_income Score
48.2
International_outlook Score
36.2
Major Early Career Median Pay Mid Career Median Pay
Art $41,600 $74,000
Business $53,000 $94,100
Communications $43,200 $83,300
Computer Science $67,700 $115,900
Education $41,200 $61,600
Engineering $67,700 $117,200
Health Science $58,600 $93,100
Humanities $44,800 $75,600
Physical & Life Science $46,400 $88,700
Social Science $45,200 $78,800
Bachelors Degree
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Area Studies.
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Communication and Media Studies.
Journalism.
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Information Science/Studies.
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science.
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Special Education and Teaching.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Education, Other.
Engineering, General.
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering.
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
Industrial Engineering.
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Construction Engineering Technologies.
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.
Apparel and Textiles.
English Language and Literature, General.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Biology, General.
Mathematics.
Applied Mathematics.
Statistics.
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Philosophy.
Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Chemistry.
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Physics.
Physical Sciences, Other.
Psychology, General.
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
Anthropology.
Economics.
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Political Science and Government.
Sociology.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
Dance.
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Fine and Studio Arts.
Music.
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Public Health.
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Accounting and Related Services.
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Human Resources Management and Services.
International Business.
Management Information Systems and Services.
Marketing.
History.
Doctoral Degree
Communication and Media Studies.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Curriculum and Instruction.
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research.
Special Education and Teaching.
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering.
Computer Engineering.
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
Industrial Engineering.
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.
English Language and Literature, General.
Biology, General.
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology.
Genetics.
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.
Mathematics.
Gerontology.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Philosophy.
Chemistry.
Physics.
Materials Sciences.
Psychology, General.
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Social Work.
Anthropology.
Economics.
Political Science and Government.
Sociology.
Social Sciences, Other.
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Public Health.
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
History.
First Professional Degree
Law.
Legal Professions and Studies, Other.
Medicine.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Public Health.
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Information Science/Studies.
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education.
Curriculum and Instruction.
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Special Education and Teaching.
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.
Engineering, General.
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Systems Engineering.
Polymer/Plastics Engineering.
Engineering, Other.
Engineering-Related Fields.
Nanotechnology.
Library Science and Administration.
Pharmacology and Toxicology.
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
Gerontology.
Dispute Resolution.
Computational Science.
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Social Work.
Economics.
Music.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Public Health.
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.
Bioethics/Medical Ethics.
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Accounting and Related Services.
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Human Resources Management and Services.
Management Information Systems and Services.
History.
Masters Degree
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
Communication and Media Studies.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Information Science/Studies.
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education.
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research.
Special Education and Teaching.
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering.
Computer Engineering.
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
Industrial Engineering.
Manufacturing Engineering.
Engineering, Other.
Engineering Technology, General.
Engineering-Related Fields.
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.
Apparel and Textiles.
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.
English Language and Literature, General.
Library Science and Administration.
Biology, General.
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology.
Genetics.
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.
Biotechnology.
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
Mathematics.
Applied Mathematics.
Statistics.
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
Dispute Resolution.
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Philosophy.
Chemistry.
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Physics.
Materials Sciences.
Psychology, General.
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
Anthropology.
Economics.
Political Science and Government.
Sociology.
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Fine and Studio Arts.
Music.
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Public Health.
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Accounting and Related Services.
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Human Resources Management and Services.
International Business.
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Taxation.
History.
Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.
Accounting and Related Services.
Management Information Systems and Services.
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Systems Engineering.
Engineering, Other.
Nanotechnology.
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Program Name Degree Duration Total fees per year (in USD) Delivery type
Social Studies Education Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Kinesiology Exercise and Sport Science Track Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Physics Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Urban Planning Master 2 Years $37,851 /Yr Full time
Industrial Design Bachelor 4 Years $33,567 /Yr Full time
Educational Leadership Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Economics Bachelor 4 Years $33,567 /Yr Full time
Educational Evaluation and Research Master 1 Years $50,496 /Yr Full time
Teaching K - 12 Master 2 Years $28,557 /Yr Full time
History BA Bachelor 4 Years $33,567 /Yr Full time
Art (Sculpture) Bachelor 4 Years $33,567 /Yr Full time
Philosophy Bachelor 4 Years $33,567 /Yr Full time
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Master 2 Years $25,634 /Yr Full time
Molecular Biotechnology Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Medical Research Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Communication Sciences and Disorders Bachelor 4 Years $33,567 /Yr Full time
Art History Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Public Health Master 2 Years $36,018 /Yr Full time
Taxation Master 1 Years $47,340 /Yr Full time
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Law Master 1 Years $34,740 /Yr Full time
Rehabilitation Counseling Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Nurse Anesthesia Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Master of Business Administration Master 1 Years $58,378 /Yr Full time
Industrial Engineering Master 2 Years $44,070 /Yr Full time
Civil and Environmental Engineering Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Nutrition and Food Science Master 2 Years $25,248 /Yr Full time
Electrical and Computer Engineering Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Public Affairs Bachelor 4 Years $33,567 /Yr Full time
Interior Design Bachelor 4 Years $33,567 /Yr Full time
Business Administration - Accounting Bachelor 4 Years $34,685 /Yr Full time
Industrial and Organizational Psychology Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Materials Science Master 2 Years $25,806 /Yr Full time
Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Graphic Design Bachelor 4 Years $33,567 /Yr Full time
Engineering Management Master 2 Years $44,070 /Yr Full time
Mathematics Education Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Anatomy and Cell Biology Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Instructional Technology Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Finance Doctorate 4 Years $47,340 /Yr Full time
Alternative Energy Technology Bachelor 1 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Metalsmithing Bachelor 4 Years $33,567 /Yr Full time
Mathematics Master 2 Years $25,634 /Yr Full time
English Education Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Basic Medical Sciences Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Educational Psychology Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Clinical Laboratory Science Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Elementary Education Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Chemistry Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Political Science Bachelor 4 Years $33,567 /Yr Full time
Science Education Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Engineering Technology Master 2 Years $44,070 /Yr Full time
Biomedical Engineering Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Special Education Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
K12 Visual Arts Education Bachelor 4 Years $33,567 /Yr Full time
Health Education: Community Health Education Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Physician Assistant Studies Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Music Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Electric-drive Vehicle Engineering Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Master of Science [M.S] Master 1 Years $51,420 /Yr Full time
Film Studies Bachelor 4 Years $33,567 /Yr Full time
Exercise and Sport Science Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Mathematical Statistics Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Nutrition and Food Science Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Radiologic Technologist Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Biomedical Physics Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Pharmaceutical Sciences Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Electric Transportation Technology Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Electromechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Industrial Engineering Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Electrical Electronic Engineering Technology Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Radiation Therapy Technology Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Chemical Engineering Master 2 Years $44,070 /Yr Full time
Computer Science Master 1 Years $45,316 /Yr Full time
Construction Management Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Painting Bachelor 4 Years $33,567 /Yr Full time
Physics Master 2 Years $22,881 /Yr Full time
Electrical and Computer Engineering Master 2 Years $44,070 /Yr Full time
Computer Technology Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Philosophy Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Anthropology Bachelor 4 Years $33,567 /Yr Full time
Art Education Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Art History Bachelor 4 Years $33,567 /Yr Full time
Dispute Resolution Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Mathematics Education-Elementary Bachelor 4 Years $33,567 /Yr Full time
Mechanical Engineering Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Information Systems Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Criminal Justice Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Biomedical Engineering Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Master of Arts [M.A] Master 2 Years $44,070 /Yr Full time
Nursing Master 2 Years $42,430 /Yr Full time
Biology Master 2 Years $25,634 /Yr Full time
Linguistics Bachelor 4 Years $33,567 /Yr Full time
Kinesiology Pedagogy Teacher Preparation Track Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Civil and Environmental Engineering Master 2 Years $25,806 /Yr Full time
Drawing Bachelor 4 Years $33,567 /Yr Full time
Dietetics Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Biological Sciences Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
English Education Master 2 Years $25,806 /Yr Full time
Computer Science Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Geology Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Photography Bachelor 4 Years $33,567 /Yr Full time
Fibers Bachelor 4 Years $33,567 /Yr Full time
Interdisciplinary Electronic Arts Bachelor 4 Years $33,567 /Yr Full time
Manufacturing Engineering Master 1 Years $45,316 /Yr Full time
Fashion Design and Merchandising BA Bachelor 4 Years $33,567 /Yr Full time
Geology Bachelor 4 Years $33,789 /Yr Full time
Near Eastern Languages Master 2 Years $29,386 /Yr Full time
English Honors Bachelor 4 Years $33,567 /Yr Full time
Nursing Bachelor 4 Years $36,351 /Yr Full time
Physiology Master 2 Years $23,670 /Yr Full time
Mechanical Engineering Master 2 Years $52,030 /Yr Full time
Library and Information Science Master 2 Years $30,727 /Yr Full time
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