Wayne County Community College District

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$2,688
2024 Average Net Price
$7,656
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
11,887
17.2% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
22.1%
44 Graduates

About

Wayne County Community College District is a higher education institution located in Wayne County, MI. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Wayne County Community College District were Liberal Arts & Sciences (557 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (57 degrees), and Dental Hygiene (39 degrees).

In 2024, 1,914 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wayne County Community College District. 58.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (1,310 degrees), 3.52 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (372 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wayne County Community College District is $2,688, which is $−5,496 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Wayne County Community College District is $2,688, which is $5,496 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,656.

In 2024, 65% of undergraduate students attending Wayne County Community College District received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,688
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wayne County Community College District was $2,688. The cost of tuition at Wayne County Community College District is $−5,496 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Average Net Price

$7,656
2024 Value
29.7%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Wayne County Community College District had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,656. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Wayne County Community College District grew by 29.7%.

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Other Student Expenses

$7,410
Room and Board
$2,500
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wayne County Community College District was of $7,410 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6.19% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

65%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
8%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at Wayne County Community College District received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 12.1% with respect to 2023, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Wayne County Community College District had a total enrollment of 11,887 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Wayne County Community College District is 2,041 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,846. This means that 17.2% 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 58.1% Black or African American, 25.4% White, 6.75% Two or More Races, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.757% Asian, 0.118% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0589% 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 (33.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (26.8%) and White Male (12.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

17.2%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wayne County Community College District in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,887 students. The full-time enrollment at Wayne County Community College District is 2,041 and the part-time enrollment is 9,846. This means that 17.2% of students enrolled at Wayne County Community College District are enrolled full-time compared with 32.1% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

54%
2024 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 54%. 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.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    6,907 enrolled students
  2. White
    3,015 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    802 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wayne County Community College District is 58.1% Black or African American, 25.4% White, 6.75% Two or More Races, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.757% Asian, 0.118% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0589% 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 40.5% White, 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 404 students (3.4%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 312 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 (1,310 degrees awarded). There were 3.52 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (372 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Wayne County Community College District is Liberal Arts & Sciences (557 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (57 degrees) and Dental Hygiene (39 degrees).

In 2024,  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 (234 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (883 degrees), and Construction (56 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 (59,912 people), Other managers (49,121 people), Construction managers (43,757 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (35,674 people), and Chief executives & legislators (17,498 people).

The most specialized majors at Wayne County Community College District in 2024 are Transportation (234 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (883 degrees), Construction (56 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (100 degrees), and Communication Technologies (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Wayne County Community College District are Transportation (234 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (883 degrees), Construction (56 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (100 degrees), and Communication Technologies (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 County Community College District are Elementary & secondary schools (119,036 people), Construction (96,500 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (40,090 people), Air transportation (38,560 people), and Computer Systems Design (32,451 people).

The most specialized majors at Wayne County Community College District are Transportation (234 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (883 degrees), Construction (56 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (100 degrees), and Communication Technologies (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 (2024)
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    326 degrees awarded
  2. Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
    234 degrees awarded
  3. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    64 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Wayne County Community College District was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 326 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

801
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
1,113
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 801 degrees were awarded to men at Wayne County Community College District, which is 0.72 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,113).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 260 degrees were awarded to men at Wayne County Community College District in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.417 times less than the 623 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 623 degrees were awarded to men at Wayne County Community College District in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.4 times more than the 260 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

13%
100% Completion Time
23%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 13% 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, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    1,310 degrees awarded
  2. White
    372 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races
    98 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wayne County Community College District is black or african american (1,310 degrees awarded). There were 3.52 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (372 degrees).

1.57% of degree recipients (30 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. Black or African American Female
    786 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Male
    524 degrees awarded
  3. White Female
    187 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wayne County Community College District is black or african american female (786 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (524 degrees).

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Operations

In 2024, Wayne County Community College District had a total salary expenditure of 134M. Wayne County Community College District employs 69 Instructors. Most academics at Wayne County Community College District are Female Instructor (37), 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 149 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 109 employees, and Service with 62 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$49.8M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Wayne County Community College District paid a median of $49.8M in salaries, which represents 37.1% of their overall expenditure ($134M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$5.87M
Instructional Salaries
69
Number of Employees

In 2024, Wayne County Community College District paid a total of $5.87M to 69 employees working as instructors, which represents 11.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $763k (4.03%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, 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 149 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 109 employees, and Service with 62 employees.

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