Wayne County Community College District is a public 2-year college in Detroit, Michigan with 7,423 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $5,268 a year after grants and graduates 24% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Wayne County Community College District acceptance rate and admissions
Wayne County Community College District has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Wayne County Community College District tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $3,112 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $4,067 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $13,454 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $5,268 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $5,268 a year after grants and scholarships, $8,186 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Wayne County Community College District's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Wayne County Community College District graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 24% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $34,732 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $15,068 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 43% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Trade and career programs at Wayne County Community College District
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck driving (CDL) | Certificate | 234 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 86 | $62,579 | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 72 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Certificate | 56 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 39 | $59,643 | $46,900 | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 24 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 22 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Certificate | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 12 | $47,444 | $59,107 | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 7,423 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 64% women, 36% men
- 26 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Wayne County Community College District?
No. Wayne County Community College District has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Wayne County Community College District cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $3,112 for in-state students and $4,067 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $5,268 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Wayne County Community College District?
24% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Wayne County Community College District graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $34,732 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.