At a glance
Average net price
$15,360
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
52.1%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
3,010
In-state tuition
$8,216
Out-of-state tuition
$8,216
Cost of attendance
$22,565
Median earnings (10y)
$47,075
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 72.4%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (34%), stem (20%), business (20%).
- STEM20%
- Health1%
- Business20%
- Humanities & arts9%
- Social sciences34%
- Trades & services15%
- Education23.7%~714 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business20.3%~611 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~319 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology7.2%~216 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering tech6.3%~189 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science5.4%~162 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~153 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~135 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~112 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication3.4%~103 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~99 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~67 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences0.9%~27 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~23 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- English0.6%~18 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.3%~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.3%~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Science tech0.1%~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
36 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 297 | $37,750 | $18,250 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 152 | $53,874 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 142 | $34,683 | $19,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 140 | $33,290 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 131 | $37,503 | $25,957 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 119 | $58,390 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 88 | $75,180 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 83 | $43,063 | $25,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 74 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 66 | — | $18,761 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Bachelor's | 64 | $32,829 | $23,659 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 56 | $47,092 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 56 | $31,547 | $25,043 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 52 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 45 | $30,657 | $25,325 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 39 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 38 | $45,691 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 32 | $26,449 | $23,250 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 30 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Wayne State College
Wayne State College is a mid-sized institution located in Wayne, Nebraska, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 3,010 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Education, Business, Homeland security & law enforcement.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Wayne State College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $15,360 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $8,216 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $22,565 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 52.1%, a above-average completion outcome. 72.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $47,075 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Wayne State College confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Education, Business, Homeland security & law enforcement. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (34% of credentials), stem (20% of credentials), business (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Wayne, Nebraska (town), Wayne State College draws students from across Nebraska and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Wayne State College
Q.How much does Wayne State College cost?
The average net price at Wayne State College is $15,360 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $22,565.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Wayne State College?
Wayne State College has a 6-year graduation rate of 52.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Wayne State College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Wayne State College graduate earns $47,075 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Wayne State College?
Published tuition is $8,216 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Wayne State College located?
Wayne State College is located in Wayne, Nebraska (ZIP 68787).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Wayne State College at their official website.