# Wayne State University: History (bachelor's)

Detroit, MI. IPEDS 172644, CIP 54.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wayne-state-university/majors/history

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,874
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,251 (U.S. median for this major: $50,540 across 454 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $32,544 (U.S. median $24,000)
- Rank in MI: 2 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (11 colleges, $46,909): +$3,342
- Versus the U.S. median: -$289

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,251 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,090 | $50,127 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $10,721 | $48,459 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $12,068 | $54,547 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $14,828 | $67,023 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $19,862 | $89,776 | 5.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## History at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $62,077 | $19,494 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Wayne State University | $50,251 | $32,544 | $12,766 | 58% |
| Oakland University | $48,990 | $22,875 | $9,120 | 58% |
| Michigan State University | $47,224 | $27,000 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Grand Valley State University | $47,218 | $26,500 | $16,317 | 67% |
| Western Michigan University | $46,909 | $31,000 | $15,273 | 58% |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $43,537 | not reported | $7,007 | 40% |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $42,803 | $29,702 | $10,775 | 48% |
| Central Michigan University | $40,918 | $25,905 | $17,597 | 59% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $39,709 | $29,118 | $15,407 | 46% |
| Northern Michigan University | $34,318 | $27,000 | $14,085 | 52% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $77,520 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $66,030 MI, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $129,140 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $129,070 MI, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage $45,020 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $39,000 MI, $51,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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