Location: Detroit, MI•In-State Tuition: $14,297•Out-of-State Tuition: $30,419•Admission Rate: 82%•Avg SAT: 1147
Median Earnings (1yr)
$63,970
59th percentile
40th percentile in Michigan
Median Debt
$26,000
4% below national median
D/E Ratio: 0.41 ManageableSample: 31 graduates

Analysis

Wayne State's Allied Health program lands right at the Michigan median for earnings but trails several in-state alternatives, with Siena Heights graduates earning $13,000 more and Ferris State $4,500 more annually. The $63,970 first-year salary beats the national benchmark by $3,500, but within Michigan's competitive allied health landscape, this program sits squarely in the middle of the pack—40th percentile among 22 state programs.

The concerning element here is the slight earnings decline to $62,909 by year four, suggesting graduates may hit their salary ceiling quickly in their chosen specialties. The $26,000 median debt is manageable—representing just five months of first-year income—and slightly lower than both state and national averages. For a program serving a large Pell-eligible population (43% of students), keeping debt low matters enormously.

If your child is set on this field and Wayne State makes sense for location or cost reasons, the numbers work. But Michigan families have stronger options in Ferris State and Siena Heights that deliver noticeably higher earnings trajectories. The program won't leave graduates with crippling debt, but it's not the best launching pad for allied health careers in Michigan.

Where Wayne State University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions bachelors's programs nationally

Wayne State UniversityOther allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Wayne State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Wayne State University earns $64k — 59th percentile among allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions bachelors programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Wayne State University$63,970$62,909-2%
Siena Heights University$76,696$66,403-13%
Grand Valley State University$57,161$60,566+6%
Ferris State University$67,423$59,538-12%
Concordia University Ann Arbor$67,407$52,449-22%

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (22 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Wayne State UniversityDetroit$14,297$63,970$62,909$26,0000.41
Siena Heights UniversityAdrian$29,778$76,696$66,403$25,0000.33
Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids$13,630$67,423$59,538$28,0000.42
Concordia University Ann ArborAnn Arbor$34,200$67,407$52,449$26,4970.39
University of Michigan-FlintFlint$14,014$64,434———
Oakland UniversityRochester Hills$14,694$62,452—$28,0000.45
National Median—$60,447—$27,0000.45

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions graduates

Medical Dosimetrists

Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.

$138,110/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Physician Assistants

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

$133,260/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Anesthesiologist Assistants

Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

$133,260/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Nuclear Technicians

Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.

$104,240/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Nuclear Monitoring Technicians

Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and environment.

$104,240/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Radiation Therapists

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

$101,990/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.

$97,020/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.

$89,340/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Respiratory Therapists

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

$80,450/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.

$78,980/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.

$78,980/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree
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 University, approximately 43% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 31 graduates with reported earnings and 27 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.