Wayne State College

https://www.wsc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,760

3.23% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$15,458

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,807

62.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

55.7%

337 Graduates

About

Wayne State College is a higher education institution located in Wayne County, NE. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Wayne State College were General Business Administration & Management (155 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (77 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (71 degrees).

In 2023, 1,000 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wayne State College. 63.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (832 degrees), 10.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (79 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wayne State College is $5,760, which is $−18,815 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wayne State College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 786 total borrowers.

Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Wayne State College is $5,760, which is $18,815 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,458.

In 2023, 67% of undergraduate students attending Wayne State College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,760

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Wayne State College was $5,760. The cost of tuition at Wayne State College is $−18,815 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$15,458

2023 Value

8.32%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Wayne State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,458. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Wayne State College grew by 8.32%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wayne State College (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

$8,870

Room and Board

$1,390

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wayne State College was of $8,870 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.07% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,390. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.92% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at Wayne State College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.47% with respect to 2022, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wayne State College (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wayne State College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 786 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 State College had a total enrollment of 4,807 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Wayne State College is 3,012 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,795. This means that 62.7% of students enrolled at Wayne State College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wayne State College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.5% White, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.79% Black or African American, 2.56% Two or More Races, 0.999% Asian, 0.749% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0832% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Wayne State College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.3%), followed by White Male (32.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.82%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.9%), followed by White Male (23.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.03%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wayne State College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,807 students. The full-time enrollment at Wayne State College is 3,012 and the part-time enrollment is 1,795. This means that 62.7% of students enrolled at Wayne State College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

73%

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 State College was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Wayne State College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,725 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
556 enrolled students
Black or African American
134 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wayne State College is 77.5% White, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.79% Black or African American, 2.56% Two or More Races, 0.999% Asian, 0.749% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0832% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 30 students (0.624%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 268 more women than men received degrees from Wayne State College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wayne State College is white (832 degrees awarded). There were 10.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (79 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Wayne State College is General Business Administration & Management (155 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (77 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (71 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wayne State College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (355 degrees awarded), Protective Services (77 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (45 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 State College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,501,529 people), Secondary school teachers (511,798 people), Education administrators (265,155 people), Other managers (224,226 people), and Special education teachers (201,596 people).

The most specialized majors at Wayne State College in 2023 are Education (355 degrees awarded), Protective Services (77 degrees), Engineering Technologies (45 degrees), Physical Sciences (21 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 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 State College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Wayne State College are Education (355 degrees awarded), Protective Services (77 degrees), Engineering Technologies (45 degrees), Physical Sciences (21 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wayne State College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
155 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
77 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
71 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Wayne State College was General Business Administration & Management with 155 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Wayne State College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

366

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

634

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 366 degrees were awarded to men at Wayne State College, which is 0.577 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (634).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Wayne State College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.59 times less than the 122 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 122 degrees were awarded to men at Wayne State College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.69 times more than the 72 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 32% of students graduating from Wayne State College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (62.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Wayne State College is Female and White (62.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, 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)

White
832 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
79 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wayne State College is white (832 degrees awarded). There were 10.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (79 degrees).

1.3% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
529 degrees awarded
White Male
303 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
52 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wayne State College is white female (529 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (303 degrees).

Operations

Wayne State College has an endowment valued at nearly $30.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 886k (2.94%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Wayne State College had a total salary expenditure of 67M. Wayne State College employs 47 Professors, 30 Assistant professors and 27 Associate professors. Most academics at Wayne State College are Male Professor (28), Female Professor (19), and Female Assistant professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wayne State College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 57 employees, Service, with 40 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 37 employees.

Endowment

$30.1M

2023 Endowment

growth from 2022

Wayne State College has an endowment valued at about $30.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Wayne State College grew 8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $19.6M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Wayne State College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$26.7M

2023 Salaries

7.04%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Wayne State College paid a median of $26.7M in salaries, which represents 39.9% of their overall expenditure ($67M) and a 7.04% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.18% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.15% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.88M

Instructional Salaries

122

Number of Employees

In 2023, Wayne State College paid a total of $8.88M to 122 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

47 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

57 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wayne State College were Professor with 47 employees, Assistant professor with 30 employees, and Associate professor with 27 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wayne State College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 57 employees, Service with 40 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 37 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wayne State College was Male Professor with 28 employees, Female Professor with 19 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Wayne State College.

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