Wayne State University — Detroit, MI

Communication and Media Studies

at Wayne State University · Detroit, MI

Strong Value

Solid pick

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $40,710/yr starting out — that's 36% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 4.9 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $11,212/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $51,954 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$26,709/yr

Starting Salary

$40,710

Finish Rate

59.7%

Household Income

$26,709/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $11,212/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $15,497/yr)

4 Years Total

$106,836

Typical Debt

$19,500

Interest You'd Owe

+$7,106

What You'd Really Pay

$51,954

That's about $222/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$407,100

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$51,954

Pays for Itself In

4.9 yrs

Salary Boost

+36%

Ahead After 10 Years

$355,146

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed21/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost4.8/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate9/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.