Recognized for Success
Wayne State is nationally ranked and has received recognition for affordability, academic excellence, and community service. We strive to produce graduates who will become successful, productive, and contributing members of society.
Awards & Rankings News
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WSC Recognized for 3 Top Degree Programs in U.S.
Wayne State has been recognized for two master's degrees and an online bachelor's degree as top programs in the nation.
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Wayne State Ranked Nationally as a Best College for Veterans
Wayne State proudly supports veterans and students in the military. WSC's latest military-related recognition joins the Military Friendly School honor, which it receives annually.
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Wayne State College Recognized as a 2019-20 College of Distinction
Wayne State College is the only public college in Nebraska to be named for the 2019-20 year.
Best in Nebraska

No. 1 in Nebraska
Best Online College in Nebraska, 2019
SR Education Group

Best Online College in Nebraska, 2019
No. 1 in Nebraska
SR Education Group
SR Education Group's 2019 best online colleges are the first rankings of their kind to use recent alumni salary data and manually researched tuitions to provide a list of the schools offering the best value to students. Wayne State College made the rankings at No. 1 in Nebraska for the best online colleges offering a bachelor's degree. SR Education Group has been publishing rankings of online colleges since 2009. They pride themselves on thorough research and fair assessment of all available online programs with the hopes of helping students make educated decisions when choosing an online degree.

Only Public College in Nebraska
College of Distinction, 2018-19
Colleges of Distinction

College of Distinction, 2018-19
Only Public College in Nebraska
Colleges of Distinction
Wayne State College has been named once again as a College of Distinction. Colleges of Distinction honors and recognizes the hundreds of smaller, teaching-centered colleges that make up the fabric of the American educational system, schools that deliver well four overarching distinctions — Engagement, Teaching, Community, and Outcomes — which are the fundamental elements of an effective undergraduate education.
To be designated a “college of distinction,” a school’s curriculum must emphasize such core competencies as critical thinking, writing, oral skills, research, and global perspectives. They must also offer dynamic out-of-classroom learning and study abroad programs. The process is objective, in-depth, and qualitative; however, quantitative data such as class-size statistics, faculty-to-student ratio, plus retention and four-year graduation rates are also taken into account.

No. 5 in Nebraska
Best Four-Year College in Nebraska, 2018
Schools.com

Best Four-Year College in Nebraska, 2018
No. 5 in Nebraska
Schools.com
Schools.com has ranked Wayne State College as the 5th best four-year college in Nebraska for 2018. On top of that, WSC is one of the top online colleges in Nebraska for graduate programs in business and education. Advanced degree seekers can choose among numerous concentrations within Master of Science in Education (M.S.E.) and Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) programs.
Enrollment expenses at WSC were some of the most affordable among Nebraska universities, as well. Tuition and fees here came to $6,988 in 2017 -- nearly $3,000 less than the national four-year university average.

No. 10 in Nebraska
Best Online College in Nebraska, 2018
Affordable Colleges Online (AC Online)

Best Online College in Nebraska, 2018
No. 10 in Nebraska
Affordable Colleges Online (AC Online)
Schools in Nebraska have a broad selection of distance or online learning choices. Just as significantly, prospective students have dozens of financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Using in-depth analysis of over a dozen data points, Affordable Colleges created a list of the best affordable online colleges in Nebraska. Essential factors considered included student-to-teacher ratios, tuition fees, variety of courses, and resources available to students.

One of Only Six Colleges in Nebraska
President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
Corporation for National and Community Service; U.S. Department of Education

President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
One of Only Six Colleges in Nebraska
Corporation for National and Community Service; U.S. Department of Education
Wayne State College was recognized on the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the sixth consecutive year and is one of only six higher education institutions in Nebraska to be named to the Honor Roll in any category. Wayne State College has been named in the general community service category by the Corporation for National and Community Service and the U.S. Department of Education, which honors the nation's leading colleges and universities, students, faculty members and staff for their commitment to bettering their communities through community service and Service-Learning efforts.
Affordability & Value
Wayne State is continually recognized for incredible value and affordability, without sacrificing quality. Awards in this category include "Most Affordable College in Nebraska," "Most Affordable Master's Degrees," and other cost distinctions by subject or degree type.

No. 2 in Nebraska
Most Affordable College in Nebraska (Top 2)
University HQ

Most Affordable College in Nebraska (Top 2)
No. 2 in Nebraska
University HQ
High school students who either already graduated or are about to graduate spend a lot of their time searching for an affordable college where they can earn their degree and go on to make a good salary. University HQ analyzed which colleges provide the most affordable tuition in the United States. Criteria were based on the lowest tuition cost.

No. 3 in the U.S.
Best Value Online Master's in Business Administration, 2020
AffordableColleges.com

Best Value Online Master's in Business Administration, 2020
No. 3 in the U.S.
AffordableColleges.com
AffordableColleges.com ranked Wayne State College’s online MBA program as No. 3 in the U.S for best value. These rankings only considered colleges that offer students the best return on their educational investment, a robust education without forcing students into debt, and online programs to give students the flexibility to pursue a degree while making it easy to combine school and work.

No. 1 in Nebraska; No. 9 in the U.S.
Most Affordable Online College for MBA, 2020
OnlineU.org

Most Affordable Online College for MBA, 2020
No. 1 in Nebraska; No. 9 in the U.S.
OnlineU.org
OnlineU.org ranked Wayne State College No. 1 in Nebraska and No. 9 in the U.S. for Most Affordable Online College for MBA Programs.

No. 5 in the U.S.
Most Affordable Online Master's Degrees, 2020
Great Value Colleges

Most Affordable Online Master's Degrees, 2020
No. 5 in the U.S.
Great Value Colleges
A master’s degree can mean as much as $400,000 in extra earnings over the course of a career compared to holders of bachelor’s degrees. Being able to earn that degree on a budget and at your own schedule while continuing to meet personal and professional responsibilities is a marvel of the modern era. These rankings were based on tuition, student-to-faculty ratio, and national recognition.

No. 1 in Nebraska
Most Affordable College in Nebraska, 2018
College Affordability Guide

Most Affordable College in Nebraska, 2018
No. 1 in Nebraska
College Affordability Guide
College Affordability Guide ranks Wayne State in the No.1 spot for 2018 as the Most Affordable College in Nebraska. Ranking is based on the following factors:
- Institutional Fit – At least 500 students enrolled and the ability to earn non-standard credits (AP and ROTC), including at least 20% of students receiving Pell Grants.
- Getting In – Overall affordability and equitable use of financial aid, making the average net price of $15,000/year or less
- Getting Out – High graduation rate with more than 50% of students either debt-free or paying down student debt within three years of graduation
- Top Colleges - The combination of these "Institutional Fit," "Getting In," and "Getting Out" filters leaves a small group of schools that are serious about making sure that students of all backgrounds get their money's worth.

No. 1 in Nebraska;
No. 7 in the U.S.
Most Affordable Online Master's in Business Administration, 2019
SR Education Group

Most Affordable Online Master's in Business Administration, 2019
No. 1 in Nebraska;
No. 7 in the U.S.
SR Education Group
For the online master’s degree in business administration, SR Education Group manually researched the tuition of every college offering fully online degrees to determine and rank the most affordable choices, and Wayne State College made the rankings at 7th in the U.S. for 2019.
SR Education Group has been publishing rankings of online colleges since 2009. They pride themselves on thorough research and fair assessment of all available online programs with the hopes of helping students make educated decisions when choosing an online degree.

No. 1 in Nebraska;
No. 9 in the U.S.
Most Affordable Online Bachelor's in Human Resource Management, 2019
SR Education Group

Most Affordable Online Bachelor's in Human Resource Management, 2019
No. 1 in Nebraska;
No. 9 in the U.S.
SR Education Group
For the online bachelor's degree in human resources management, SR Education Group manually researched the tuition of every college offering fully online degrees to determine and rank the most affordable choices. Wayne State College made the rankings at 9th in the U.S. for 2019.
SR Education Group has been publishing rankings of online colleges since 2009. They pride themselves on thorough research and fair assessment of all available online programs with the hopes of helping students make educated decisions when choosing an online degree.

No. 3 in the U.S.
Most Affordable Online Master's Degrees, 2018-19
EDsmart

Most Affordable Online Master's Degrees, 2018-19
No. 3 in the U.S.
EDsmart
EDsmart's ranking of most affordable online master's programs is the most comprehensive and well-rounded to date.The ranking includes only fully accredited schools that offer a master's program online. Rankings are based solely on average in-state graduate student tuition as published in the National Center for Education Statistics database.

No. 1 in Nebraska;
No. 7 in the U.S.
Best Buy for Online Bachelor's in Human Resource Management, 2018
GetEducated.com

Best Buy for Online Bachelor's in Human Resource Management, 2018
No. 1 in Nebraska;
No. 7 in the U.S.
GetEducated.com
Wayne State College's online undergraduate program in human resources management was recently ranked No. 7 in the U.S. by GetEducated. GetEducated compared 38 online bachelor’s degree in human resources from 35 regionally accredited online schools to create this ranking.

No. 1 in Nebraska;
No. 6 in the U.S.
Most Affordable Online Graduate School, 2018
College Choice

Most Affordable Online Graduate School, 2018
No. 1 in Nebraska;
No. 6 in the U.S.
College Choice
College Choice has ranked Wayne State College as the best online college in Nebraska for master’s degrees, and No. 6 overall in the U.S. To be included in the rankings, a college must first be accredited. College Choice then collected and analyzed data on the basis of the five things that matter most to the broadest array of students.
- Quality – A rigorous education backed by the best educational practices
- Reputation – From a school that’s respected throughout the nation
- Affordability – At a price that makes sense
- Value – A degree that will increase earning potential
- Satisfaction – From a college where students will be happy and fulfilled

No. 1 in Nebraska;
No. 5 in the Midwest
Most Affordable Master's in Counseling, 2017-18
Best Counseling Degrees

Most Affordable Master's in Counseling, 2017-18
No. 1 in Nebraska;
No. 5 in the Midwest
Best Counseling Degrees
BestCounselingDegrees.com ranked Wayne State College at No. 5 in the Midwest for most affordable master’s degree in counseling. More than 100 graduate schools from the following states were considered: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Programs had to meet rigorous criteria to become accredited and were also ranked based on average tuition.

No. 4 in the U.S.
Most Affordable Early Childhood Education Degree, 2018
College Affordability Guide

Most Affordable Early Childhood Education Degree, 2018
No. 4 in the U.S.
College Affordability Guide
College Affordability Guide ranks the early childhood program at Wayne State as the 4th most affordable college for early childhood in the U.S. for 2018. Ranking is based on the following factors:
- Institutional Fit – At least 500 students enrolled and the ability to earn non-standard credits (AP and ROTC), including at least 20% of students receiving Pell Grants.
- Getting In – Overall affordability and equitable use of financial aid, making the average net price of $15,000/year or less
- Getting Out – High graduation rate with more than 50% of students either debt-free or paying down student debt within three years of graduation
- Top Colleges - The combination of these "Institutional Fit," "Getting In," and "Getting Out" filters leaves a small group of schools that are serious about making sure that students of all backgrounds get their money's worth

No. 11 in the U.S.
Most Affordable Online Sports Management Master's, 2019
SR Education Group

Most Affordable Online Sports Management Master's, 2019
No. 11 in the U.S.
SR Education Group
SR Education Group, a leading education research publisher founded in 2004, unveiled their 2019 rankings for the best online colleges. For the online master’s degree in sport management, Wayne State College made the rankings at No. 11 in the U.S. The 2019 rankings include 861 online schools across the nation that are making an effort to provide economical options for students. The methodology for these rankings employs median mid-career salary data, as well as manually researched tuition rates.

No. 1 in Nebraska;
No. 4 in the U.S.
Most Affordable Online Master's in Human Resources, 2019
SR Education Group

Most Affordable Online Master's in Human Resources, 2019
No. 1 in Nebraska;
No. 4 in the U.S.
SR Education Group
For the online master's degree in human resources management (MSOM), SR Education Group manually researched the tuition of every college offering fully online degrees to determine and rank the most affordable choices. Wayne State College made the rankings at No. 4 in the U.S. for 2019.
SR Education Group has been publishing rankings of online colleges since 2009. They pride themselves on thorough research and fair assessment of all available online programs with the hopes of helping students make educated decisions when choosing an online degree.

No. 20 in the U.S.
Most Affordable Education Master's Degree Online, 2018
SR Education Group

Most Affordable Education Master's Degree Online, 2018
No. 20 in the U.S.
SR Education Group
SR Education Group ranks Wayne State College as No. 20 in the 2018 Most Affordable Online Colleges for a Master's in Education. This ranking represents online schools across the nation that are making an effort to provide economical options for students. The company manually researches the tuition of every college offering fully online degrees to determine and rank the most affordable choices.

No. 25 in the U.S.
Most Scholarship Aid Awarded, 2017-18
Student Loan Report

Most Scholarship Aid Awarded, 2017-18
No. 25 in the U.S.
Student Loan Report
When it comes to paying for college, there are alternatives to borrowing money. Unlike student loans, scholarships do not require repayment after school is completed – they are essentially “free money.” Wayne State College is among the top schools awarding the most in scholarship aid, ranking No. 25 in the nation. More than 500 public, four-year colleges were analyzed. Each school was ranked according to average scholarship financial aid per undergraduate, which was $1,034 for Wayne State recipients.

No. 5 in the U.S.
Most Affordable Graphic Design Degree, 2018
College Affordability Guide

Most Affordable Graphic Design Degree, 2018
No. 5 in the U.S.
College Affordability Guide
College Affordability Guide ranks the graphic design program at Wayne State as the 5th most affordable college for graphic design in the U.S. Ranking is based on the following factors:
- Institutional Fit – At least 500 students enrolled and the ability to earn non-standard credits (AP and ROTC), including at least 20% of students receiving Pell Grants.
- Getting In – Overall affordability and equitable use of financial aid, making the average net price of $15,000/year or less
- Getting Out – High graduation rate with more than 50% of students either debt-free or paying down student debt within three years of graduation
- Top Colleges - The combination of these "Institutional Fit," "Getting In," and "Getting Out" filters leaves a small group of schools that are serious about making sure that students of all backgrounds get their money's worth

No. 7 in the U.S.
Most Affordable Online Master's in Business Administration, 2018
SR Education Group

Most Affordable Online Master's in Business Administration, 2018
No. 7 in the U.S.
SR Education Group
For the online master’s degree in business administration, SR Education Group manually researched the tuition of every college offering fully online degrees to determine and rank the most affordable choices. Wayne State College made the rankings at No. 7 in the U.S. for 2018.
SR Education Group has been publishing rankings of online colleges since 2009. They pride themselves on thorough research and fair assessment of all available online programs with the hopes of helping students make educated decisions when choosing an online degree.
Undergraduate Programs Awards

No. 1 in Nebraska
Best Online College in Nebraska, 2019
SR Education Group

Best Online College in Nebraska, 2019
No. 1 in Nebraska
SR Education Group
SR Education Group's 2019 best online colleges are the first rankings of their kind to use recent alumni salary data and manually researched tuitions to provide a list of the schools offering the best value to students. Wayne State College made the rankings at No. 1 in Nebraska for the best online colleges offering a bachelor's degree. SR Education Group has been publishing rankings of online colleges since 2009. They pride themselves on thorough research and fair assessment of all available online programs with the hopes of helping students make educated decisions when choosing an online degree.

No. 1 in Nebraska;
No. 9 in the U.S.
Most Affordable Online Bachelor's in Human Resource Management, 2019
SR Education Group

Most Affordable Online Bachelor's in Human Resource Management, 2019
No. 1 in Nebraska;
No. 9 in the U.S.
SR Education Group
For the online bachelor's degree in human resources management, SR Education Group manually researched the tuition of every college offering fully online degrees to determine and rank the most affordable choices. Wayne State College made the rankings at 9th in the U.S. for 2019.
SR Education Group has been publishing rankings of online colleges since 2009. They pride themselves on thorough research and fair assessment of all available online programs with the hopes of helping students make educated decisions when choosing an online degree.

No. 1 in Nebraska, Top 1% in the U.S.
Top Ranked Human Development and Family Studies College, 2019
College Factual

Top Ranked Human Development and Family Studies College, 2019
No. 1 in Nebraska, Top 1% in the U.S.
College Factual
Wayne State College performed very well in a recent ranking of Human Development & Family Studies programs. College Factual ranks programs offered by four-year colleges and universities and has recently updated its rankings. WSC’s programs in this category have been ranked #1 in Nebraska for 2019. This makes us the best in the state.
Human development and family studies looks to understand how people develop and relationships form in society. It studies the cognitive, emotional, social and physical development of people throughout different stages. Classes you may take when studying HDFS could include: child guidance and parenting, contemporary family issues, multiethnic society, early childhood education, human sexuality, child development, lifespan development, psychology, and sociology.
College Factual, located in Troy, New York, is a leading source of college data analytics and insights, with a strong focus on student outcomes. Its mission is to help all types of students discover their best-fit college and major so they can enjoy their college experience and graduate with less debt. College Factual provides coverage for over 2,500 colleges and universities, 350 college majors, for students in over 160 countries. Learn more about College Factual.

Winner out of 43 Nominees
American Bar Association Brown Select Award Winner, 2018
American Bar Association

American Bar Association Brown Select Award Winner, 2018
Winner out of 43 Nominees
American Bar Association
The Rural Law Opportunities Program was recognized as the Brown Select winner out of 43 nominees for the Louis M. Brown Award for Legal Access. The award is a component of the Louis M. Brown Award for Legal Access, which is an annual award that recognizes programs and projects that enable affordable access to legal services for those of moderate income in ways that are exemplary and replicable. All nominees for the Louis M. Brown Award are entered in the running for the Brown Select Award, which is determined by online votes from the public. This component of the award was developed to help elevate the awareness of the Award and advance insights into the work of the nominees.

Only Public College in Nebraska
College of Distinction, 2018-19
Colleges of Distinction

College of Distinction, 2018-19
Only Public College in Nebraska
Colleges of Distinction
Wayne State College has been named once again as a College of Distinction. Colleges of Distinction honors and recognizes the hundreds of smaller, teaching-centered colleges that make up the fabric of the American educational system, schools that deliver well four overarching distinctions — Engagement, Teaching, Community, and Outcomes — which are the fundamental elements of an effective undergraduate education.
To be designated a “college of distinction,” a school’s curriculum must emphasize such core competencies as critical thinking, writing, oral skills, research, and global perspectives. They must also offer dynamic out-of-classroom learning and study abroad programs. The process is objective, in-depth, and qualitative; however, quantitative data such as class-size statistics, faculty-to-student ratio, plus retention and four-year graduation rates are also taken into account.

No. 2 in the U.S.
Best College for Chemistry Degree, 2018
Schools.com

Best College for Chemistry Degree, 2018
No. 2 in the U.S.
Schools.com
Schools.com has ranked Wayne State College as having the second best chemistry program in the U.S. for 2017-18, only behind the prestigious SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, NY.
This ranking was created by Schools.com using many different data points provided by the National Center for Education Statistics. Criteria used in ranking the top chemistry programs included tuition and fees, graduation rate, accessibility, student-to-faculty ratio, size of the program, and more.

No. 1 in Nebraska; No. 9 in the U.S.
Best College for K-12 Education, 2018
Schools.com

Best College for K-12 Education, 2018
No. 1 in Nebraska; No. 9 in the U.S.
Schools.com
Schools.com has ranked Wayne State College at no. 9 for the best K-12 education programs in the U.S. for 2017-18. This ranking was created by Schools.com using many different data points provided by the National Center for Education Statistics. Criteria used in ranking the top K-12 education programs included tuition and fees, graduation rate, accessibility, student-to-faculty ratio, size of the program, and more.

No. 4 in the U.S.
Best College for Sport Management, 2018-19
Schools.com

Best College for Sport Management, 2018-19
No. 4 in the U.S.
Schools.com
The sport management program at Wayne State College earned fourth place among all colleges and universities in the U.S. for 2018-2019. Students who love the business side of athletics often pursue degree in sports management. These programs can lead to many career possibilities in the field of sports and athletics, including working as an account manager for the National Football League or an entry-level position with one of country's powerhouse sports talent management firms.
Schools.com created rankings using a unique methodology that blends a wider range of data provided by the National Center for Education Statistics. Criteria used in ranking the top sports management programs included tuition and fees, graduation rate, accessibility, student-to-faculty ratio, size of the program, and more.

Top 10% of all U.S. Colleges
Most Focused Chemistry Degree Program, 2019
College Factual

Most Focused Chemistry Degree Program, 2019
Top 10% of all U.S. Colleges
College Factual
In a recent ranking of the best chemistry degree programs by College Factual, Wayne State College earned #79 of all colleges in the U.S., placing us in the top 10% nationwide for 2019. Three metrics measure how College Factual determines which colleges are the "Most Focused."
- Percentage of students studying a particular major - the higher the better. This is a signal from students at the college that they recognize the strength of the program, and also stands to reason that more resources are dedicated to departments with more students.
- Market share - We take it as a positive signal if a college is attracting a lot of students to a particular major. This usually means that a college has more income from tuition to further invest in the program.
- Post graduate resources - If a college has significant graduate and doctoral level programs, that indicates they are even more focused on a particular major. This can mean more resources available to all students.
College Factual, located in Troy, New York, is a leading source of college data analytics and insights, with a strong focus on student outcomes. Its mission is to help all types of students discover their best-fit college and major so they can enjoy their college experience and graduate with less debt. College Factual provides coverage for over 2,500 colleges and universities, 350 college majors, for students in over 160 countries.

No. 15 in the U.S.; Top 5%
Most Focused Education Degree Programs, 2019
College Factual

Most Focused Education Degree Programs, 2019
No. 15 in the U.S.; Top 5%
College Factual
In a recent ranking of the best education degree programs by College Factual, Wayne State College earned #15 of all colleges in the U.S., placing us in the top 5% nationwide for 2019. Three metrics measure how College Factual determines which colleges are the "Most Focused."
- Percentage of students studying a particular major - the higher the better. This is a signal from students at the college that they recognize the strength of the program, and also stands to reason that more resources are dedicated to departments with more students.
- Market share - We take it as a positive signal if a college is attracting a lot of students to a particular major. This usually means that a college has more income from tuition to further invest in the program.
- Post graduate resources - If a college has significant graduate and doctoral level programs, that indicates they are even more focused on a particular major. This can mean more resources available to all students.
College Factual, located in Troy, New York, is a leading source of college data analytics and insights, with a strong focus on student outcomes. Its mission is to help all types of students discover their best-fit college and major so they can enjoy their college experience and graduate with less debt. College Factual provides coverage for over 2,500 colleges and universities, 350 college majors, for students in over 160 countries.

No. 23 in the U.S.; Top 10%
Most Focused Special Education Degree Program, 2019
College Factual

Most Focused Special Education Degree Program, 2019
No. 23 in the U.S.; Top 10%
College Factual
In a recent ranking of the best special education degrees by College Factual, Wayne State College earned #23 of all colleges in the U.S., placing us in the top 10% nationwide for 2019. Three metrics measure how College Factual determines which colleges are the "Most Focused."
- Percentage of students studying a particular major - the higher the better. This is a signal from students at the college that they recognize the strength of the program, and also stands to reason that more resources are dedicated to departments with more students.
- Market share - We take it as a positive signal if a college is attracting a lot of students to a particular major. This usually means that a college has more income from tuition to further invest in the program.
- Post graduate resources - If a college has significant graduate and doctoral level programs, that indicates they are even more focused on a particular major. This can mean more resources available to all students.
College Factual, located in Troy, New York, is a leading source of college data analytics and insights, with a strong focus on student outcomes. Its mission is to help all types of students discover their best-fit college and major so they can enjoy their college experience and graduate with less debt. College Factual provides coverage for over 2,500 colleges and universities, 350 college majors, for students in over 160 countries.
Graduate Programs Awards

No. 1 in Nebraska;
1 of 33 Colleges in the U.S.
Best of the Best Online MBA Programs with Accreditation, 2019
OnlineMBA

Best of the Best Online MBA Programs with Accreditation, 2019
No. 1 in Nebraska;
1 of 33 Colleges in the U.S.
OnlineMBA
OnlineMBAPage.com is in the business of identifying the very best online MBA programs across the country to recommend to future business students. Wayne State College was recently ranked among "The Best of the Best Online MBA Programs with Accreditation," and "Best Value Accredited Online MBA" for 2019. Wayne State College offers an online MBA that stands head and shoulders above other programs available at business schools in the region and easily earned a place on the list of the Very Best IACBE-Accredited Online MBA Programs. This alone is something that Wayne State College can be proud of. But to offer a top quality MBA that is also priced low enough to make it on to the list of the Best Value MBA Programs for 2019-20; that is truly exceptional.
OnlineMBAPage.com congratulates Wayne State College for offering an award-worthy MBA at a great price!

No. 1 in the U.S.
Best College for Educational Leadership Degree Programs, 2018-19
Schools.com

Best College for Educational Leadership Degree Programs, 2018-19
No. 1 in the U.S.
Schools.com
Wayne State College has earned the distinction of having the best educational leadership degree programs in the U.S. for 2018-19. If you're passionate about education and feel that your strengths would be best used in the upper tiers of administration, educational leadership degree programs are your stepping stone to the next level. Training in educational leadership can give you the skills you need to provide the best experience possible for your students, staff and teachers. Criteria used in ranking the top educational administration programs included tuition and fees, graduation rate, accessibility, student-to-faculty ratio, size of the program, and more.

No. 1 in Nebraska; No. 9 in the U.S.
Best College for K-12 Education, 2018
Schools.com

Best College for K-12 Education, 2018
No. 1 in Nebraska; No. 9 in the U.S.
Schools.com
Schools.com has ranked Wayne State College at no. 9 for the best K-12 education programs in the U.S. for 2017-18. This ranking was created by Schools.com using many different data points provided by the National Center for Education Statistics. Criteria used in ranking the top K-12 education programs included tuition and fees, graduation rate, accessibility, student-to-faculty ratio, size of the program, and more.

No. 15 in the U.S.
Best Online Master's in Educational Administration, 2019
OnlineMasters.com

Best Online Master's in Educational Administration, 2019
No. 15 in the U.S.
OnlineMasters.com
OnlineMasters.com, a trusted source for unbiased college rankings and higher education planning, has ranked Wayne State College’s online master’s in school administration at 15th in the U.S for 2019. The top-ranked programs were selected based on curriculum, program flexibility, affordability, and graduate outcomes. OnlineMasters.com analyzed graduate schools across the country with only the top 50 making it to the final 2019 list.
In addition to interviews and surveys from current students and alumni, they also leveraged insight gained from human resource professionals. The methodology incorporates the most recent data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and statistical data from the National Center for Education Statistics. Most importantly, only programs from accredited nonprofit institutions were eligible.

No. 18 in the U.S.
Best Sports Management Master's Degree Online, 2018
OnlineMasters.com

Best Sports Management Master's Degree Online, 2018
No. 18 in the U.S.
OnlineMasters.com
From sporting retailers to professional sports teams, graduates can use their business skills to help future athletes or even contribute to sports organizations. Degree holders will be highly skilled in business administration and management which can lead to versatile and rewarding careers. The top 50 online sport management degree programs were selected based on academic quality, student success, and affordability. Wayne State was also chosen as having the most experienced faculty to educate students in the online master's in sports management degree program. The instructors not only provide advisory services for the students but also work in the industry for various sports organizations.

No. 50 in the U.S.
Best Online MBA Program, 2018-2019
Affordable Colleges Online (AC Online)

Best Online MBA Program, 2018-2019
No. 50 in the U.S.
Affordable Colleges Online (AC Online)
In a recent ranking by Affordable Colleges Online (ACO), Wayne State College came in at No. 50, putting us in the top 2% of all online MBA programs in the country. ACO analyzed every online MBA program in the nation – more than 3,500 colleges – by cost, supportive services, student teacher ratio, and accreditation to determine which schools stand on top. Rankings are based on statistical data, eligibility criteria and various ranking factors.
Several individual data points were evaluated objectively to calculate a score for each ranking factor. For affordability, the most impactful data points were tuition and grants; for quality, graduation and acceptance rates; for flexibility, part-time enrollment options; and for program, degrees granted in that specific program area. Each score was then weighted, with affordability being the most highly weighted factor for all ACO rankings.
Service & Community
Each semester, hundreds of Wayne State College students make a difference in our community by participating in Service-Learning projects, contributing nearly $250,000 per year to the region in community service. For these services, Wayne State College has been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll each year since 2010. We are one of only six colleges in Nebraska to be named to the Honor Roll in any category.

One of Only Six Colleges in Nebraska
President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
Corporation for National and Community Service; U.S. Department of Education

President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
One of Only Six Colleges in Nebraska
Corporation for National and Community Service; U.S. Department of Education
Wayne State College was recognized on the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the sixth consecutive year and is one of only six higher education institutions in Nebraska to be named to the Honor Roll in any category. Wayne State College has been named in the general community service category by the Corporation for National and Community Service and the U.S. Department of Education, which honors the nation's leading colleges and universities, students, faculty members and staff for their commitment to bettering their communities through community service and Service-Learning efforts.