Earnings Distribution
How Wayne State College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne State College | $51,778 | $54,438 | +5% |
| Fresno Pacific University | $80,307 | $94,303 | +17% |
| Concordia University-Irvine | $68,850 | $91,776 | +33% |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | $47,366 | $54,950 | +16% |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $48,692 | $50,762 | +4% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Nebraska
Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Nebraska (7 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wayne State CollegeWayne | $7,970 | $51,778 | $54,438 | — | — |
 Doane UniversityCrete | $40,491 | $63,309 | — | — | — |
 Chadron State CollegeChadron | $8,078 | $57,719 | — | — | — |
 Creighton UniversityOmaha | $47,000 | $49,254 | — | — | — |
 University of Nebraska at OmahaOmaha | $8,370 | $48,692 | $50,762 | — | — |
 University of Nebraska at KearneyKearney | $8,302 | $47,366 | $54,950 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $49,765 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with student counseling and personnel services graduates
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.