Major Programs at WSU

Wayne State University offers 339 programs through Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate and Post-Graduate Certifica degrees/programs. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education.
  • Total number of programs: 339
  • Total number of online programs: 11
  • Offered degrees/programs: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate

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Offered Degrees At Wayne State University

Wayne State University is categorized by Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie categorization. Wayne State University offers 339 major programs for Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate. Next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 6,751 students have completed their study at Wayne State University.
Offered Degrees at Wayne State University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Bachelor's Degree9203,904
Master's Degree12161,826
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship521218
Doctor's degree - other170597
Post Bachelor's Degree12032
Post Master's Degree424174
Total339116,751

Degree, Major Programs and Completers by Award Level

Wayne State University offers 339 programs through Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 6,751 students have completed their studies.
  • 3,904 students have earned/completed Bachelor's program.
  • 1,826 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 597 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 32 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 174 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 14
Environmental Science14
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 14
East Asian Studies7
Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies1
African-American/Black Studies6
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)0
Communication and Journalism [+] 141
Speech Communication and Rhetoric56
Journalism28
Radio and Television20
Public Relations/Image Management37
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 164
Computer and Information Sciences164
Information Science/Studies0
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 31
Funeral Direction/Service31
Education [+] 214
Educational/Instructional Technology5
Special Education and Teaching16
Elementary Education and Teaching55
Secondary Education and Teaching52
Health Teacher Education9
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching77
Engineering [+] 224
Engineering0
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering18
Chemical Engineering23
Civil Engineering33
Electrical and Electronics Engineering65
Mechanical Engineering69
Industrial Engineering16
Engineering Technology [+] 71
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician18
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology0
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0
Welding Engineering Technology/Technician0
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician17
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician23
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology13
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 41
Foreign Languages and Literatures13
Linguistics6
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1
German Language and Literature3
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)3
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics3
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)12
Work and Family Studies [+] 133
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies64
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management69
English Language and Literature [+] 28
English Language and Literature28
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 12
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies12
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 201
Biology/Biological Sciences157
Neuroscience44
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 37
Mathematics28
Financial Mathematics6
Mathematical Statistics and Probability3
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 69
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management21
Kinesiology and Exercise Science48
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 18
Philosophy18
Physical Sciences [+] 76
Astronomy0
Chemistry21
Chemistry (other)29
Geology/Earth Science16
Physics6
Physical Sciences (other)4
Psychology [+] 321
Psychology321
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 108
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies108
Human Services [+] 102
Public Administration6
Social Work96
Social Sciences [+] 178
Anthropology19
Economics23
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics2
Economics (other)0
Political Science and Government85
Sociology41
Urban Studies/Affairs8
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 187
Dance28
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts34
Film/Cinema/Video Studies0
Cinematography and Film/Video Production28
Art/Art Studies44
Art History, Criticism and Conservation7
Music46
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 605
Communication Sciences and Disorders27
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist25
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist8
Public Health248
Behavioral Aspects of Health6
Dietetics/Dietitian9
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse178
Nursing Science0
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)104
Business [+] 890
Accounting112
Finance143
Labor and Industrial Relations12
Organizational Behavior Studies163
International Business/Trade/Commerce168
Management Information Systems102
Marketing/Marketing Management190
History [+] 25
History25
Total3,904
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 0
Environmental Science0
Architecture [+] 24
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning24
Communication and Journalism [+] 12
Speech Communication and Rhetoric12
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 39
Computer and Information Sciences35
Artificial Intelligence0
Information Science/Studies4
Education [+] 178
Bilingual and Multilingual Education1
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision27
Educational/Instructional Technology31
Educational Evaluation and Research2
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement0
Special Education and Teaching2
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services47
Elementary Education and Teaching12
Secondary Education and Teaching18
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)21
Art Teacher Education5
English/Language Arts Teacher Education0
Health Teacher Education4
Mathematics Teacher Education0
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching2
Reading Teacher Education5
Technical Teacher Education1
Engineering [+] 118
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering18
Chemical Engineering4
Civil Engineering11
Computer Engineering2
Electrical and Electronics Engineering13
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering2
Mechanical Engineering24
Industrial Engineering28
Manufacturing Engineering2
Engineering (other)14
Engineering Technology [+] 17
Robotics Technology/Technician1
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician2
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology1
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)1
Engineering/Industrial Management12
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 11
Foreign Languages and Literatures5
Linguistics5
German Language and Literature0
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)0
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1
Work and Family Studies [+] 5
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies5
Legal Studies [+] 4
Advanced Legal Research/Studies0
Programs for Foreign Lawyers0
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law2
Tax Law/Taxation0
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other)0
Legal Professions and Studies (other)2
English Language and Literature [+] 10
English Language and Literature10
Library Science [+] 122
Library and Information Science122
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 63
Biology/Biological Sciences4
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology7
Anatomy0
Immunology2
Genome Sciences/Genomics3
Physiology2
Oncology and Cancer Biology1
Biotechnology1
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)43
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 11
Mathematics5
Applied Mathematics0
Statistics6
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1
Dispute Resolution1
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 57
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management46
Kinesiology and Exercise Science11
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 1
Philosophy1
Physical Sciences [+] 19
Chemistry7
Geology/Earth Science3
Physics4
Materials Science5
Psychology [+] 74
Psychology12
Counseling Psychology16
Industrial and Organizational Psychology18
School Psychology16
Educational Psychology0
Applied Behavior Analysis12
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 10
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies10
Human Services [+] 271
Public Administration18
Social Work253
Social Sciences [+] 37
Anthropology11
Economics13
Political Science and Government12
Sociology1
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 22
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts4
Art/Art Studies5
Art History, Criticism and Conservation1
Music6
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management6
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 273
Communication Sciences and Disorders39
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant17
Physician Assistant47
Athletic Training/Trainer8
Medical Scientist0
Genetic Counseling/Counselor8
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)0
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design2
Public Health50
Health/Medical Physics6
Behavioral Aspects of Health3
Occupational Therapy/Therapist33
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor1
Dietetics/Dietitian0
Nurse Anesthetist0
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing6
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery10
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing16
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing21
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing6
Business [+] 437
Business Administration and Management368
Accounting21
Finance0
Labor and Industrial Relations2
International Business/Trade/Commerce3
Management Science42
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)0
Taxation1
History [+] 7
History4
Public/Applied History3
Total1,826
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communication and Journalism [+] 7
Speech Communication and Rhetoric7
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 11
Computer and Information Sciences11
Education [+] 28
Curriculum and Instruction1
Educational Leadership and Administration12
Educational/Instructional Technology4
Educational Evaluation and Research2
Special Education and Teaching2
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching6
Engineering [+] 28
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering6
Chemical Engineering1
Civil Engineering2
Computer Engineering1
Electrical and Electronics Engineering6
Mechanical Engineering2
Industrial Engineering10
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 3
Foreign Languages and Literatures3
Work and Family Studies [+] 6
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies6
English Language and Literature [+] 7
English Language and Literature7
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 30
Biology/Biological Sciences7
Molecular Biology3
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology3
Anatomy1
Immunology1
Genome Sciences/Genomics1
Physiology5
Pathology/Experimental Pathology1
Oncology and Cancer Biology6
Neuroscience2
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 4
Mathematics4
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0
Kinesiology and Exercise Science0
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 1
Philosophy1
Physical Sciences [+] 35
Chemistry24
Physics7
Materials Science4
Psychology [+] 13
Psychology12
Counseling Psychology0
Educational Psychology1
Human Services [+] 1
Social Work1
Social Sciences [+] 18
Anthropology3
Economics5
Political Science and Government5
Sociology4
Social Sciences (other)1
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 22
Communication Sciences and Disorders3
Audiology/Audiologist6
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design6
Health/Medical Physics3
Nursing Science4
Business [+] 0
Business Administration and Management0
History [+] 4
History4
Total218
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Legal Studies [+] 120
Law118
Legal Professions and Studies (other)2
Social Sciences [+] 2
Political Science and Government2
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 475
Medicine307
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)0
Pharmacy98
Health/Medical Physics0
Physical Therapy/Therapist32
Nurse Anesthetist0
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing19
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing2
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery0
Nursing Science2
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing1
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing2
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing0
Nursing Practice12
Total597
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Education [+] 6
Bilingual and Multilingual Education0
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor6
Engineering [+] 2
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering2
Systems Engineering0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 20
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist5
Medical Scientist0
Public Health9
Dietetics/Dietitian6
Business [+] 1
Accounting1
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies0
Management Information Systems0
History [+] 3
History3
Total32
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communication and Journalism [+] 0
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia0
Public Relations/Image Management0
Health Communication0
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 4
Information Science/Studies4
Education [+] 36
Curriculum and Instruction9
Educational Leadership and Administration22
Educational/Instructional Technology2
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services1
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)0
Mathematics Teacher Education1
Reading Teacher Education1
Engineering [+] 1
Engineering0
Polymer/Plastics Engineering0
Engineering (other)1
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 0
Linguistics0
Library Science [+] 29
Library and Information Science2
Children and Youth Library Services7
Archives/Archival Administration20
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 6
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution2
Gerontology4
Museology/Museum Studies0
Dispute Resolution0
Sustainability Studies0
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 0
Applied and Professional Ethics0
Psychology [+] 15
School Psychology14
Applied Behavior Analysis1
Human Services [+] 18
Public Administration16
Social Work0
Youth Services/Administration2
Social Sciences [+] 4
Economics4
Geographic Information Science and Cartography0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 39
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling13
Health/Medical Physics3
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)1
Nursing Education17
Nurse Anesthetist0
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery0
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing4
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing0
Nursing Practice1
Business [+] 22
Business Administration and Management22
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies0
Total174

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