Wayne State College's published cost of attendance is $22,565. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $12,844, middle-income families pay around $13,851, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,905.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $22,565 |
| Tuition and Fees | $8,216 |
| Room and Board | $10,142 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,536 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$7,205 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $15,360 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,844 |
| $30–48k | $11,698 |
| $48–75k | $13,851 |
| $75–110k | $16,841 |
| $110k+ | $18,905 |
Wayne State College's published cost of attendance is $22,565. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $12,844, middle-income families pay around $13,851, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,905. Azimuth ranks Wayne State College #244 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Wayne State College participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans. The institution's aid structure is designed to make attendance affordable for students across the income spectrum, particularly for families in rural Nebraska and the broader region the college serves. Families apply for aid using the FAFSA, and the college works with students to construct aid packages that combine grants, scholarships, and loans. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $10,888; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,406, median federal debt of $19,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $215 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Wayne State College earn median 4-year earnings of $52,406, placing Wayne State College in the 12.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,421 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Wayne State College in the 68.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Wayne State College #920 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect Wayne State's focus on education and teaching-track programs, which lead to stable, in-demand careers with steady long-term earnings growth. The earnings pattern centers on education and human services fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 142 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $57,178, performing at 0.8× the national benchmark for the field. The Subject-Specific Teacher Education program graduates 68 students earning $48,581, and the The Criminal Justice program graduates 63 students earning $55,485. These programs reflect Wayne State College's dominant concentration in Education, which accounts for a substantial share of degrees and aligns with Nebraska's regional labor-market demand for educators and school administrators. Graduates from these fields typically see steady salary progression as they advance into leadership roles within school districts and educational organizations.
