Wayne State University Graduate Programs
Wayne State University (referred to as WSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Detroit, MI. WSU graduate schools offer through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate programs.
The 2023 tuition & fees at Wayne State University is $20,482 for Michigan residents and $41,820 for out-of-state students when a student take courses regularly (18 to 21 credit hours per semester). The graduate tuition per credit hour is $737 for Michigan residents and $1,596 for out-of-state students for part-time students. Total 7,672 students have enrolled in graduate programs and, among enrolled students1,751 students enrolled online exclusively.
Graduate Program Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $20,482 Residents $41,820 out-of-state |
|---|---|
| Graduate Population | 7,672 |
| Online Graduate Population | 1,751 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Offered Graduate Degrees | Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate |
Wayne State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1915 - Current [Estimated Date]).
Graduate Programs, Number of Completers
WSU offers Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate degrees through 243 gradaute programs. Last year, total 2,844 students have earned their degrees/certificate through graduate programs at WSU. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at WSU.
Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Environmental Science | 1 | 0 |
| Architecture [+] | 1 | 24 |
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | 1 | 24 |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 1 | 12 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | 12 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 3 | 39 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | 35 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 1 | 0 |
| Information Science/Studies | 1 | 4 |
| Education [+] | 17 | 178 |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 1 | 1 |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 1 | 27 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 1 | 31 |
| Educational Evaluation and Research | 1 | 2 |
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | 1 | 0 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | 2 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | 47 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | 12 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | 18 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other) | 1 | 21 |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | 5 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | 0 |
| Health Teacher Education | 1 | 4 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | 0 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | 2 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | 5 |
| Technical Teacher Education | 1 | 1 |
| Engineering [+] | 10 | 118 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | 18 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 | 4 |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | 11 |
| Computer Engineering | 1 | 2 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 1 | 13 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 1 | 2 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | 24 |
| Industrial Engineering | 1 | 28 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 1 | 2 |
| Engineering (other) | 1 | 14 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 5 | 17 |
| Robotics Technology/Technician | 1 | 1 |
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | 1 | 2 |
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | 1 | 1 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other) | 1 | 1 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 1 | 12 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 5 | 11 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 1 | 5 |
| Linguistics | 1 | 5 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | 0 |
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 1 |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | 1 | 5 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 1 | 5 |
| Legal Studies [+] | 6 | 4 |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 1 | 0 |
| Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law | 1 | 2 |
| Tax Law/Taxation | 1 | 0 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Legal Professions and Studies (other) | 1 | 2 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 1 | 10 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | 10 |
| Library Science [+] | 1 | 122 |
| Library and Information Science | 1 | 122 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 9 | 63 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 1 | 4 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 1 | 7 |
| Anatomy | 1 | 0 |
| Immunology | 1 | 2 |
| Genome Sciences/Genomics | 1 | 3 |
| Physiology | 1 | 2 |
| Oncology and Cancer Biology | 1 | 1 |
| Biotechnology | 1 | 1 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other) | 1 | 43 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 3 | 11 |
| Mathematics | 1 | 5 |
| Applied Mathematics | 1 | 0 |
| Statistics | 1 | 6 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Dispute Resolution | 1 | 1 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | 2 | 57 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 1 | 46 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 1 | 11 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 | 1 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 4 | 19 |
| Chemistry | 1 | 7 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 1 | 3 |
| Physics | 1 | 4 |
| Materials Science | 1 | 5 |
| Psychology [+] | 6 | 74 |
| Psychology | 1 | 12 |
| Counseling Psychology | 1 | 16 |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 1 | 18 |
| School Psychology | 1 | 16 |
| Educational Psychology | 1 | 0 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 1 | 12 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 1 | 10 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 1 | 10 |
| Human Services [+] | 2 | 271 |
| Public Administration | 1 | 18 |
| Social Work | 1 | 253 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 4 | 37 |
| Anthropology | 1 | 11 |
| Economics | 1 | 13 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | 12 |
| Sociology | 1 | 1 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 5 | 22 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 | 4 |
| Art/Art Studies | 1 | 5 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | 1 |
| Music | 1 | 6 |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management | 1 | 6 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 20 | 273 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 1 | 39 |
| Pathology/Pathologist Assistant | 1 | 17 |
| Physician Assistant | 1 | 47 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 1 | 8 |
| Medical Scientist | 1 | 0 |
| Genetic Counseling/Counselor | 1 | 8 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design | 1 | 2 |
| Public Health | 1 | 50 |
| Health/Medical Physics | 1 | 6 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 1 | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 1 | 33 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | 1 | 1 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 1 | 0 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1 | 0 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 1 | 6 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 1 | 10 |
| Pediatric Nurse/Nursing | 1 | 16 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 1 | 21 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 1 | 6 |
| Business [+] | 8 | 437 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 368 |
| Accounting | 1 | 21 |
| Finance | 1 | 0 |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 1 | 2 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 1 | 3 |
| Management Science | 1 | 42 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Taxation | 1 | 1 |
| History [+] | 2 | 7 |
| History | 1 | 4 |
| Public/Applied History | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 120 | 1,823 |
Doctorate (Research)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 1 | 7 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | 7 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 1 | 11 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | 11 |
| Education [+] | 7 | 28 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 1 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 12 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 1 | 4 |
| Educational Evaluation and Research | 1 | 2 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | 2 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | 1 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | 6 |
| Engineering [+] | 7 | 28 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | 6 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 | 1 |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | 2 |
| Computer Engineering | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 1 | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | 2 |
| Industrial Engineering | 1 | 10 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 1 | 3 |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | 1 | 6 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 1 | 6 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 1 | 7 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | 7 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 10 | 30 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 1 | 7 |
| Molecular Biology | 1 | 3 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 1 | 3 |
| Anatomy | 1 | 1 |
| Immunology | 1 | 1 |
| Genome Sciences/Genomics | 1 | 1 |
| Physiology | 1 | 5 |
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | 1 | 1 |
| Oncology and Cancer Biology | 1 | 6 |
| Neuroscience | 1 | 2 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 1 | 4 |
| Mathematics | 1 | 4 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 1 | 0 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 | 1 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 3 | 35 |
| Chemistry | 1 | 24 |
| Physics | 1 | 7 |
| Materials Science | 1 | 4 |
| Psychology [+] | 3 | 13 |
| Psychology | 1 | 12 |
| Counseling Psychology | 1 | 0 |
| Educational Psychology | 1 | 1 |
| Human Services [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Social Work | 1 | 1 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 5 | 18 |
| Anthropology | 1 | 3 |
| Economics | 1 | 5 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | 5 |
| Sociology | 1 | 4 |
| Social Sciences (other) | 1 | 1 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 5 | 22 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 1 | 3 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 1 | 6 |
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design | 1 | 6 |
| Health/Medical Physics | 1 | 3 |
| Nursing Science | 1 | 4 |
| Business [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 0 |
| History [+] | 1 | 4 |
| History | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 52 | 218 |
Doctorate (Practice)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies [+] | 2 | 120 |
| Law | 1 | 118 |
| Legal Professions and Studies (other) | 1 | 2 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 1 | 2 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | 2 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 14 | 475 |
| Medicine | 1 | 307 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Pharmacy | 1 | 98 |
| Health/Medical Physics | 1 | 0 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 1 | 32 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1 | 0 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 1 | 19 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 1 | 2 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing Science | 1 | 2 |
| Pediatric Nurse/Nursing | 1 | 1 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 1 | 2 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing Practice | 1 | 12 |
| Total | 17 | 597 |
Post-Bachelor's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | 2 | 6 |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 1 | 0 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 1 | 6 |
| Engineering [+] | 2 | 2 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | 2 |
| Systems Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 4 | 20 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 1 | 5 |
| Medical Scientist | 1 | 0 |
| Public Health | 1 | 9 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 1 | 6 |
| Business [+] | 3 | 1 |
| Accounting | 1 | 1 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Management Information Systems | 1 | 0 |
| History [+] | 1 | 3 |
| History | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 12 | 32 |
Post-Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 3 | 0 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 1 | 0 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 1 | 0 |
| Health Communication | 1 | 0 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 1 | 4 |
| Information Science/Studies | 1 | 4 |
| Education [+] | 7 | 36 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 9 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 22 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 1 | 2 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | 1 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | 1 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | 1 |
| Engineering [+] | 3 | 1 |
| Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Engineering (other) | 1 | 1 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Linguistics | 1 | 0 |
| Library Science [+] | 3 | 29 |
| Library and Information Science | 1 | 2 |
| Children and Youth Library Services | 1 | 7 |
| Archives/Archival Administration | 1 | 20 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 5 | 6 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 | 2 |
| Gerontology | 1 | 4 |
| Museology/Museum Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Dispute Resolution | 1 | 0 |
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Applied and Professional Ethics | 1 | 0 |
| Psychology [+] | 2 | 15 |
| School Psychology | 1 | 14 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 1 | 1 |
| Human Services [+] | 3 | 18 |
| Public Administration | 1 | 16 |
| Social Work | 1 | 0 |
| Youth Services/Administration | 1 | 2 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 2 | 4 |
| Economics | 1 | 4 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 1 | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 9 | 39 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 1 | 13 |
| Health/Medical Physics | 1 | 3 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other) | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing Education | 1 | 17 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1 | 0 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 1 | 0 |
| Pediatric Nurse/Nursing | 1 | 4 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing Practice | 1 | 1 |
| Business [+] | 2 | 22 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 22 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 174 |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2022-2023, the graduate tuition & fees of WSU are $20,482 for Michigan residents and $41,820 for other students. The tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $737 for Michigan residents and $1,596 for other students for part-time students and/or overloaded credit.
| Tuition & Fees | Cost per Credit Hour | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan residents | Out of State | Michigan residents | Out of State | |
| 2019 | $17,661 | $36,061 | $658 | $1,424 |
| 2020 | $18,226 | $37,215 | $679 | $1,470 |
| 2021 | $18,226 | $37,215 | $679 | $1,470 |
| 2022 | $18,937 | $38,667 | $705 | $1,527 |
| 2023 | $19,789 | $40,406 | $737 | $1,596 |
| 2024 | $20,482 | $41,820 | $763 | $1,652 |
Graduate Student Population
At WSU graduate schools, there are total 7,672 graduate students. Among them, 1,751 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 2,962 men and 4,710 women students at WSU graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at WSU.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,672 | 2,962 | 4,710 |
| American Indian/Native American | 14 | 3 | 11 |
| Asian | 602 | 256 | 346 |
| Black/African American | 1,003 | 272 | 731 |
| Hispanic | 346 | 127 | 219 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| White | 4,356 | 1,611 | 2,745 |
| Two More | 241 | 92 | 149 |
| Un-Known | 177 | 86 | 91 |