Number of Programs with Completers

The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 3,904 Bachelor's, 1,826 Master's, 218 Doctorate (research), 597 Doctorate (professional), 32 Post-BS Certificate, and 174 Post-MS Certificate were awareded by WSU.
Number of ProgramsNumber of Online ProgramsNumber of Completers
Bachelor's9203,904
Master's12161,826
Doctorate (research)521218
Doctorate (professional)170597
Post-BS Certificate12032
Post-MS Certificate424174
Total339116,759

Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)

The following table shows the best programs at Wayne State University based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
BachelorMasterDoctoral
Bachelor Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Electrical and Electronics Engineering$75,400
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)$74,900
Chemical Engineering$73,400
Mechanical Engineering$73,000
Computer and Information Sciences$71,500
Master Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse$99,500
Business Administration and Management$83,600
Civil Engineering$71,900
Accounting$57,100
Educational/Instructional Technology$51,300
Doctoral Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Pharmacy$113,200

Popular Programs with Most Completers

The following table lists the popular programs at Wayne State University based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2022-2023.
Bachelor'sPost-graduateMaster'sDoctorate

Major Programs by Offered Degree

The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at WSU by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate (Research)Doctorate (Practice)Post-Bachelor'sPost-Master's
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 14 completers-
Environmental Science14-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies 14 completers-
East Asian Studies7-
Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies1-
African-American/Black Studies6-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 141 completers$31,900
Speech Communication and Rhetoric56$31,900
Journalism28$33,600
Radio and Television20$22,900
Public Relations/Image Management37-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 164 completers$71,500
Computer and Information Sciences164$71,500
Information Science/Studies0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services 31 completers-
Funeral Direction/Service31-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 214 completers-
Educational/Instructional Technology5-
Special Education and Teaching16$36,400
Elementary Education and Teaching55-
Secondary Education and Teaching52-
Health Teacher Education9-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching77-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 224 completers-
Engineering0-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering18-
Chemical Engineering23$73,400
Civil Engineering33$60,800
Electrical and Electronics Engineering65$75,400
Mechanical Engineering69$73,000
Industrial Engineering16-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 71 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician18-
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology0-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Welding Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician17-
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician23-
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology13-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 41 completers-
Foreign Languages and Literatures13-
Linguistics6-
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1-
German Language and Literature3-
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)3-
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics3-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)12-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 133 completers-
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies64$23,000
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management69-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 28 completers$21,800
English Language and Literature28$21,800
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 12 completers$33,900
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies12$33,900
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 201 completers$26,700
Biology/Biological Sciences157$26,700
Neuroscience44-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 37 completers-
Mathematics28-
Financial Mathematics6-
Mathematical Statistics and Probability3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 69 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management21-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science48-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies 18 completers-
Philosophy18-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 76 completers-
Astronomy0-
Chemistry21-
Chemistry (other)29-
Geology/Earth Science16-
Physics6-
Physical Sciences (other)4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 321 completers$30,100
Psychology321$30,100
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 108 completers$36,600
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies108-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 102 completers-
Public Administration6-
Social Work96$31,400
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 178 completers-
Anthropology19-
Economics23-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics2-
Economics (other)0-
Political Science and Government85$24,500
Sociology41$31,400
Urban Studies/Affairs8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 187 completers-
Dance28$20,800
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts34$21,100
Film/Cinema/Video Studies0-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production28-
Art/Art Studies44$26,200
Art History, Criticism and Conservation7-
Music46$29,400
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 605 completers-
Communication Sciences and Disorders27-
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist25-
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist8-
Public Health248-
Behavioral Aspects of Health6-
Dietetics/Dietitian9-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse178$62,300
Nursing Science0-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)104$74,900
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 890 completers-
Accounting112$49,100
Finance143$48,900
Labor and Industrial Relations12-
Organizational Behavior Studies163-
International Business/Trade/Commerce168$50,500
Management Information Systems102$54,500
Marketing/Marketing Management190$37,800
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 25 completers-
History25-
Total3,904
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 0 completers-
Environmental Science0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture 24 completers-
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning24-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 12 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric12-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences (1 completers) 39 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences35-
Artificial Intelligence0-
Information Science/Studies4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 178 completers-
Bilingual and Multilingual Education1-
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision27-
Educational/Instructional Technology31$51,300
Educational Evaluation and Research2-
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement0-
Special Education and Teaching2$42,100
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services47$42,600
Elementary Education and Teaching12-
Secondary Education and Teaching18-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)21-
Art Teacher Education5-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education0-
Health Teacher Education4-
Mathematics Teacher Education0-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching2-
Reading Teacher Education5-
Technical Teacher Education1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 118 completers-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering18-
Chemical Engineering4-
Civil Engineering11$71,900
Computer Engineering2-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering13-
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering2-
Mechanical Engineering24-
Industrial Engineering28-
Manufacturing Engineering2-
Engineering (other)14-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 17 completers-
Robotics Technology/Technician1-
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician2-
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology1-
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)1-
Engineering/Industrial Management12-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 11 completers-
Foreign Languages and Literatures5-
Linguistics5-
German Language and Literature0-
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)0-
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 5 completers-
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies 4 completers-
Advanced Legal Research/Studies0-
Programs for Foreign Lawyers0-
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law2-
Tax Law/Taxation0-
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other)0-
Legal Professions and Studies (other)2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 10 completers-
English Language and Literature10-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Library Science (1 completers) 122 completers$38,800
Library and Information Science122$38,800
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 63 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences4-
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology7-
Anatomy0-
Immunology2-
Genome Sciences/Genomics3-
Physiology2-
Oncology and Cancer Biology1-
Biotechnology1-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)43-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 11 completers-
Mathematics5-
Applied Mathematics0-
Statistics6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 1 completers-
Dispute Resolution1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 57 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management46-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science11-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies 1 completers-
Philosophy1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 19 completers-
Chemistry7-
Geology/Earth Science3-
Physics4-
Materials Science5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology (1 completers) 74 completers-
Psychology12-
Counseling Psychology16-
Industrial and Organizational Psychology18-
School Psychology16-
Educational Psychology0-
Applied Behavior Analysis12-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 10 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies10-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 271 completers-
Public Administration18-
Social Work253$42,400
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 37 completers-
Anthropology11-
Economics13-
Political Science and Government12-
Sociology1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts (1 completers) 22 completers-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts4-
Art/Art Studies5-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation1-
Music6-
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (1 completers) 273 completers-
Communication Sciences and Disorders39$50,400
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant17-
Physician Assistant47-
Athletic Training/Trainer8-
Medical Scientist0-
Genetic Counseling/Counselor8-
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)0-
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design2-
Public Health50-
Health/Medical Physics6-
Behavioral Aspects of Health3-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist33-
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor1-
Dietetics/Dietitian0-
Nurse Anesthetist0-
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing6-
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery10-
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing16-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing21-
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 437 completers-
Business Administration and Management368$83,600
Accounting21$57,100
Finance0-
Labor and Industrial Relations2-
International Business/Trade/Commerce3-
Management Science42-
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)0-
Taxation1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 7 completers-
History4-
Public/Applied History3-
Total1,826
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 7 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 11 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences11-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 28 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction1-
Educational Leadership and Administration12-
Educational/Instructional Technology4-
Educational Evaluation and Research2-
Special Education and Teaching2-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services1-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering (1 completers) 28 completers-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering6-
Chemical Engineering1-
Civil Engineering2-
Computer Engineering1-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering6-
Mechanical Engineering2-
Industrial Engineering10-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 3 completers-
Foreign Languages and Literatures3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 6 completers-
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 7 completers-
English Language and Literature7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 30 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences7-
Molecular Biology3-
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology3-
Anatomy1-
Immunology1-
Genome Sciences/Genomics1-
Physiology5-
Pathology/Experimental Pathology1-
Oncology and Cancer Biology6-
Neuroscience2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 4 completers-
Mathematics4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 0 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies 1 completers-
Philosophy1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 35 completers-
Chemistry24-
Physics7-
Materials Science4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 13 completers-
Psychology12-
Counseling Psychology0-
Educational Psychology1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 1 completers-
Social Work1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 18 completers-
Anthropology3-
Economics5-
Political Science and Government5-
Sociology4-
Social Sciences (other)1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 0 completers-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 22 completers-
Communication Sciences and Disorders3-
Audiology/Audiologist6-
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design6-
Health/Medical Physics3-
Nursing Science4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 0 completers-
Business Administration and Management0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 4 completers-
History4-
Total218
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies 120 completers-
Law118-
Legal Professions and Studies (other)2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 2 completers-
Political Science and Government2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 475 completers-
Medicine307-
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)0-
Pharmacy98$113,200
Health/Medical Physics0-
Physical Therapy/Therapist32-
Nurse Anesthetist0-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing19-
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing2-
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery0-
Nursing Science2-
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing1-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing2-
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing0-
Nursing Practice12-
Total597
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 6 completers-
Bilingual and Multilingual Education0-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 2 completers-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering2-
Systems Engineering0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 20 completers-
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist5-
Medical Scientist0-
Public Health9-
Dietetics/Dietitian6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 1 completers-
Accounting1-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies0-
Management Information Systems0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 3 completers-
History3-
Total32
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 0 completers-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia0-
Public Relations/Image Management0-
Health Communication0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences (1 completers) 4 completers-
Information Science/Studies4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 36 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction9-
Educational Leadership and Administration22$66,800
Educational/Instructional Technology2-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services1-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)0-
Mathematics Teacher Education1-
Reading Teacher Education1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 1 completers-
Engineering0-
Polymer/Plastics Engineering0-
Engineering (other)1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 0 completers-
Linguistics0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Library Science (2 completers) 29 completers$37,100
Library and Information Science2$37,100
Children and Youth Library Services7-
Archives/Archival Administration20-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 6 completers-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution2-
Gerontology4-
Museology/Museum Studies0-
Dispute Resolution0-
Sustainability Studies0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies 0 completers-
Applied and Professional Ethics0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 15 completers-
School Psychology14-
Applied Behavior Analysis1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services (1 completers) 18 completers-
Public Administration16-
Social Work0-
Youth Services/Administration2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 4 completers-
Economics4-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 39 completers-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling13-
Health/Medical Physics3-
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)1-
Nursing Education17-
Nurse Anesthetist0-
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery0-
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing4-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing0-
Nursing Practice1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 22 completers-
Business Administration and Management22-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies0-
Total174