Median Debt
$18,599
28% below national median

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 Michigan

Health Professions bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Wayne State University$92,578$18,599
Ferris State University$50,543$46,406$29,5180.58
Grand Valley State University$34,203$54,508$26,2620.77
Oakland University$29,225$42,782$25,0000.86
National Median$38,492$26,0000.68

Other Health Professions Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Ferris State University
Big Rapids
$13,630$50,543$29,518
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$14,628$34,203$26,262
Oakland University
Rochester Hills
$14,694$29,225$25,000

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.