Cost of WSC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $23,476 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $8,420 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $10,446 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,576 |
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| Average net price after aid | $15,534 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $13,302 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,919 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,934 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $16,992 |
| $110,001+ | $19,309 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with WSC's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at WSC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (34)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 88 | $59,553 | $12,745 |
| Information Science/Studies | 42 | $55,925 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 316 | $50,957 | $19,499 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 158 | $46,708 | $20,419 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 139 | $45,779 | $18,300 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 166 | $41,471 | $17,940 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 64 | $39,733 | $15,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 21 | $39,426 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 61 | $38,303 | $20,875 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 44 | $30,899 | $19,875 |
| Biology | 74 | — | $17,677 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 47 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 23 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 3 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 20 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 8 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 13 | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other | 20 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 7 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 4 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 16 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| History | 4 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 18 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 3 | — | — |
| Music | 11 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 7 | — | — |
| Psychology | 36 | — | $21,193 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 11 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Sociology | 13 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 59 | — | — |
Certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Communication and Media Studies | 1 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (8)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 85 | $83,154 | $22,574 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 121 | $63,653 | $18,360 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 74 | $60,021 | $25,736 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 47 | $54,954 | $31,747 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 153 | $54,674 | $14,358 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 34 | $52,839 | $23,162 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 8 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 15 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Educational Administration and Supervision | 27 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 2 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 2 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Nebraska
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| University of Nebraska at Kearney | Kearney | $17,891 | 89% | $55,176 |
| Chadron State College | Chadron | $12,662 | — | $51,365 |
| Peru State College | Peru | $10,005 | — | $47,905 |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | — | — | $81,009 |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | Omaha | $12,898 | 87% | $59,749 |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Lincoln | $16,214 | 87% | $61,819 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does WSC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $23,476 a year (tuition and fees: $8,420). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $15,534 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $13,302.
How much do WSC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $50,482 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 18th of 20 similar colleges in Nebraska. The best-paid bachelor's program is industrial production technologies/technicians ($59,553 a year after graduation).
What is WSC's graduation rate?
56% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 72% of first-year students return for a second year.