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$3,112Tuition
7,848Students
23%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$29,079Earnings
Public2-yearNCCAAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$3,112
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,067
Average Net Price
$5,762
Students Receiving Financial Aid
28.5%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$7,410
Books & Supplies
$2,500
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,062
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$128/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
17.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
6.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
28.5%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $5,578
$30,001 – $48,000 $4,752
$48,001 – $75,000 $6,921
$75,001 – $110,000 $9,718
$110,001+ $12,642

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Cost Overview

Most Wayne County families pay between $4,752 and $12,642 per year depending on income. Students from households earning under $48,000 get the best break, with net costs staying below $6,000 annually. Over two years, total costs range from $9,504 to $25,284 for degree completion.

The 23.40% of students who graduate with debt owe a median $12,062. Monthly loan payments average $128, which represents just 5% of typical graduate earnings of $29,079. This makes Wayne County one of the most affordable paths to career training in Detroit. With 69.66% of students being Black and 96.66% staying in-state, the college serves its local community with accessible pricing.

Working families earning under $75,000 annually get the strongest value proposition, paying less than $7,000 per year while gaining access to workforce programs that lead to steady employment in Detroit's economy.

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