Student Counseling and Personnel Services at Wayne State College
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Wayne State College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Wayne State College graduates earn $52k, placing them in the 59th percentile of all student counseling and personnel services masters programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Nebraska
Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Nebraska (7 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne State College | $51,778 | $54,438 | — | — |
| Doane University | $63,309 | — | — | — |
| Chadron State College | $57,719 | — | — | — |
| Creighton University | $49,254 | — | — | — |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $48,692 | $50,762 | — | — |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | $47,366 | $54,950 | — | — |
| National Median | $49,765 | — | — | — |
Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in Nebraska
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Nebraska schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doane University Crete | $40,491 | $63,309 | — |
| Chadron State College Chadron | $8,078 | $57,719 | — |
| Creighton University Omaha | $47,000 | $49,254 | — |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha | $8,370 | $48,692 | — |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney | $8,302 | $47,366 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Wayne State College, approximately 27% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.