Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD)
Public two-year college in Detroit, MI that costs an average of $5,268 a year after financial aid and graduates 24% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$5,268
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
24%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$34,732
PublicLarge city7,423 undergraduates
Cost of WCCCD
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $13,454 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $3,112 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $4,067 |
| Books and supplies | $2,500 |
| Average net price after aid | $5,268 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $4,970 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $6,682 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $5,718 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $6,868 |
| $110,001+ | $7,540 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with WCCCD's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 24% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 54% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $30,077 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $34,732 |
| Rank in Michigan (earnings) | 26th of 27 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $15,068 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $171 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 34% |
| Students with federal loans | 7.0% |
Majors and programs at WCCCD
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (39)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 109 | $62,579 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 24 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 4 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 6 | — | — |
| Apparel and Textiles | 7 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 105 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 56 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 28 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 17 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 29 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 16 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 22 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 5 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 435 | — | — |
| Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies | 3 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 17 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 76 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 1 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 18 | — | — |
| Journalism | 7 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 615 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 19 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 52 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 27 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 2 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 23 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 98 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 12 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (35)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 91 | $73,724 | $14,000 |
| Computer Programming | 66 | $64,871 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 51 | $59,643 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 33 | $47,444 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 111 | $40,036 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,700 | $35,510 | $13,214 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 19 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 11 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 6 | — | — |
| Apparel and Textiles | 4 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 1 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 36 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Engineering | 9 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 2 | — | — |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 5 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 10 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 8 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 6 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 18 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 22 | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 7 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 2 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 8 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 49 | — | — |
| Social Work | 7 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 3 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Michigan
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolcraft Community College District | Livonia | $9,329 | — | $45,652 |
| Lansing Community College | Lansing | $5,292 | — | $44,318 |
| Delta College | University Center | $7,911 | — | $41,641 |
| Mott Community College | Flint | $9,438 | — | $37,337 |
| Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids | $3,357 | — | $43,741 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College | Kalamazoo | $2,461 | — | $43,182 |
| Oakland Community College | Auburn Hills | $5,190 | — | $40,666 |
| Macomb Community College | Warren | $13,418 | — | $44,976 |
About WCCCD
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Detroit, MI |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 7,423 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 26 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | wcccd.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does WCCCD cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $13,454 a year (tuition and fees: $3,112 in-state, $4,067 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $5,268 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $4,970.
How much do WCCCD graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $34,732 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 26th of 27 similar colleges in Michigan.
What is WCCCD's graduation rate?
24% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 54% of first-year students return for a second year.