Wayne State University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Wayne State University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Wayne State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Honors Programs
Wayne State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Wayne State's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Wayne State University:
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Wayne State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
The Full List
- African-American/Black Studies 10
- East Asian Studies 6
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 2
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 0
- Women's Studies 0
- Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies 0
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 117
- Neuroscience 84
- Organizational Behavior Studies 166
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 165
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 158
- Finance, General 134
- Accounting 130
- Management Information Systems, General 71
- Labor and Industrial Relations 6
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 34
- Public Relations/Image Management 26
- Radio and Television 22
- Journalism 17
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 157
- Information Science/Studies 4
- Funeral Direction/Service 22
- Elementary Education and Teaching 62
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 58
- Secondary Education and Teaching 29
- Special Education and Teaching, General 11
- Health Teacher Education 4
- Educational/Instructional Technology 1
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 70
- Mechanical Engineering 61
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 32
- Civil Engineering, General 29
- Chemical Engineering 26
- Industrial Engineering 11
- Engineering, General 0
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 17
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 17
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 10
- Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician 8
- Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 3
- Welding Engineering Technology/Technician 0
- English Language and Literature, General 52
- Apparel and Textile Marketing Management 72
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 49
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 22
- Linguistics 8
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 5
- Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 4
- German Language and Literature 4
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
- Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
- Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
- Latin Language and Literature 0
- Russian Language and Literature 0
- Public Health, General 241
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 174
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 73
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 37
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 25
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 19
- Dietetics/Dietitian 7
- Behavioral Aspects of Health 5
- History, General 17
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 120
- Legal Studies 0
- Non-Professional Legal Studies 0
- LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 0
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 14
- Mathematics, General 17
- Financial Mathematics 7
- Mathematical Statistics and Probability 4
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 0
- Environmental Science 22
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 52
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 33
- Philosophy 13
- Chemistry, Other 28
- Geology/Earth Science, General 19
- Chemistry, General 16
- Physics, General 7
- Physical Sciences, Other 6
- Astronomy 0
- Psychology, General 328
- Social Work 98
- Public Administration 7
- Political Science and Government, General 85
- Sociology, General 38
- Economics, General 26
- Anthropology, General 20
- Urban Studies/Affairs 11
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 1
- Economics, Other 0
- Art/Art Studies, General 55
- Music, General 39
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 21
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production 19
- Dance, General 13
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 5
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 0
Mistakes were made
(But not by you!)
These are the top 10 mistakes people make when searching for colleges
Get the free guide
