Wayne County Community College District

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,688

2.67% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$5,901

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0485%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

12,554

12.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

23.4%

41 Graduates

About

Wayne County Community College District is a higher education institution located in Wayne County, MI. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Wayne County Community College District were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,143 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (57 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (46 degrees).

In 2023, 2,248 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wayne County Community College District. 60.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (1,471 degrees), 3.26 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (451 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wayne County Community College District is $2,688, which is $−5,565 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wayne County Community College District was 0.0485%, corresponding to 1 out of the 2,060 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Wayne County Community College District is $2,688, which is $5,565 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,901.

In 2023, 58% of undergraduate students attending Wayne County Community College District received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,688

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Wayne County Community College District was $2,688. The cost of tuition at Wayne County Community College District is $−5,565 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Wayne County Community College District (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,901

2023 Value

10.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Wayne County Community College District had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,901. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Wayne County Community College District grew by 10.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wayne County Community College District (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,978

Room and Board

$2,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wayne County Community College District was of $6,978 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 47.1% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Wayne County Community College District (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at Wayne County Community College District received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.57% with respect to 2022, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wayne County Community College District (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0485%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wayne County Community College District was 0.0485%, which represents 1 out of the 2060 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Wayne County Community College District had a total enrollment of 12,554 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Wayne County Community College District is 1,558 students and the part-time enrollment is 10,996. This means that 12.4% of students enrolled at Wayne County Community College District are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wayne County Community College District, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.6% Black or African American, 19.1% White, 3.98% Two or More Races, 1.98% Hispanic or Latino, 0.645% Asian, 0.175% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0717% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Wayne County Community College District in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (39.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (26.7%) and White Female (8.29%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

12.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wayne County Community College District in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,554 students. The full-time enrollment at Wayne County Community College District is 1,558 and the part-time enrollment is 10,996. This means that 12.4% of students enrolled at Wayne County Community College District are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Wayne County Community College District (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Wayne County Community College District was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Wayne County Community College District had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wayne County Community College District (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
8,739 enrolled students
White
2,395 enrolled students
Two or More Races
500 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wayne County Community College District is 69.6% Black or African American, 19.1% White, 3.98% Two or More Races, 1.98% Hispanic or Latino, 0.645% Asian, 0.175% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0717% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 368 students (2.93%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 456 more women than men received degrees from Wayne County Community College District. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wayne County Community College District is black or african american (1,471 degrees awarded). There were 3.26 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (451 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Wayne County Community College District is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,143 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (57 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (46 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wayne County Community College District, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (201 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,432 degrees), and Construction (50 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wayne County Community College District are Elementary & middle school teachers (90,188 people), Other managers (53,557 people), Construction managers (41,950 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,811 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (27,621 people).

The most specialized majors at Wayne County Community College District in 2023 are Transportation (201 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,432 degrees), Construction (50 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (87 degrees), and Human Sciences (26 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wayne County Community College District are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Wayne County Community College District are Transportation (201 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,432 degrees), Construction (50 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (87 degrees), and Human Sciences (26 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wayne County Community College District are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,561,074 people), Computer Systems Design (593,200 people), Elementary & secondary schools (382,216 people), Outpatient care centers (257,750 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (241,208 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Wayne County Community College District.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,143 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
57 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
46 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Wayne County Community College District was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,143 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Wayne County Community College District according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

896

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,352

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 896 degrees were awarded to men at Wayne County Community College District, which is 0.663 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,352).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wayne County Community College District by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 458 degrees were awarded to men at Wayne County Community College District in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.47 times less than the 974 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 974 degrees were awarded to men at Wayne County Community College District in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.13 times more than the 458 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

13%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 4% of students graduating from Wayne County Community College District completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 13% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 19% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Wayne County Community College District is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
1,471 degrees awarded
White
451 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
115 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wayne County Community College District is black or african american (1,471 degrees awarded). There were 3.26 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (451 degrees).

3.65% of degree recipients (82 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
900 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
571 degrees awarded
White Female
262 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wayne County Community College District is black or african american female (900 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (571 degrees).

Operations

Wayne County Community College District employs 67 Instructors. Most academics at Wayne County Community College District are Female Instructor (35), and Male Instructor (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wayne County Community College District are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 145 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 107 employees, and Service with 65 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$48.9M

2023 Salaries

1.59%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Wayne County Community College District paid a median of $48.9M in salaries, a 1.59% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.76% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.95% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.51M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Wayne County Community College District paid a total of $5.51M to 67 employees working as instructors, which represents 11.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

67 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

145 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wayne County Community College District was Instructor with 67 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wayne County Community College District were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 145 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 107 employees, and Service with 65 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wayne County Community College District was Female Instructor with 35 employees, and Male Instructor with 32 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Wayne County Community College District.

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