Wayne State University

What are the graduation rates for students at Wayne State University?

Wayne State's reported six-year graduation rate is 58% for the federally defined first-time, full-time undergraduate cohort. Its four-year rate is 36%. These figures describe the share of a tracked entering group that completed within each period, not the likelihood that any particular student will graduate.

The difference between the measures is practically important: a student who finishes after four years but within six contributes to the six-year rate, not the four-year rate. The reported first-year retention rate is 83%, meaning most students in the measured cohort returned for a second year. Federal first-time, full-time graduation rates do not describe transfer students or every part-time student equally well. Applicants comparing programs should also consider course sequencing and whether their own transfer credits or enrollment plans could affect time to degree.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Wayne State University?

Program-level College Scorecard figures offer a limited view of earnings about one year after completion for students included in the federal data. They are reported medians for particular fields, not starting-salary offers, estimates for every graduate, or predictions of an individual's pay.

Examples of reported one-year median earnings include $73,198 for computer and information sciences, $71,849 for mechanical engineering, $63,013 for registered nursing, and $49,303 for accounting and related services. Comparisons across majors need care: occupations differ in location, hours, further-study expectations, and when earnings tend to rise. Small groups and privacy rules can also limit what is published.

Students considering a program can use these figures alongside its curriculum, licensing requirements, internship access, completion patterns, and likely debt. A one-year earnings measure is particularly incomplete for fields in which graduates commonly pursue another degree before entering their intended profession.