Wayne County Community College District

https://www.wcccd.edu

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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 $−5,472 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Wayne County Community College District is $2,688, which is $5,472 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    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 $−5,472 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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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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    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.

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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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    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.

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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 31.9% 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 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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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    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.

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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
      1,477 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      1,465 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      1,357 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wayne County Community College District is black or african american female (1,477 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (1,465 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
    1.82%
    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 1.82% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.59% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.76% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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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 $720k (4.04%) 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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