Location: Detroit, MI•In-State Tuition: $14,297•Out-of-State Tuition: $30,419•Admission Rate: 82%•Avg SAT: 1147

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Wayne State UniversityDetroit$14,297————
Capella UniversityMinneapolis$14,436$66,133———
National Median—$66,133———

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with social sciences graduates

Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

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$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Managers, All Other

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Regulatory Affairs Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Loss Prevention Managers

Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

All social scientists and related workers not listed separately.

Transportation Planners

Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.

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.