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Wright State University-Main Campus

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Wright State University's main campus is located in Fairborn, Ohio, near Dayton. Named in honor of the Wright brothers, the university has a focus on research and offers a range of degree programs. As a Division I school, athletics are a significant part of the student experience.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$42,446/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

50/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$11,188/yr

Out-of-state: $20,606/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 33% of students receive Pell Grants and 42% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$10,987	$43,948	9.7x
$30K – $48K	$11,722	$46,888	9.1x
$48K – $75K	$15,828	$63,312	6.7x
$75K – $110K	$19,191	$76,764	5.5x
$110K+	$20,250	$81,000	5.2x
Sticker price (no aid)	$11,188	$44,752	9.5x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Wright State University-Main Campus

34 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	84	$69,071/yr	Very High	18.8x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	82	$70,327/yr	High	15.6x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	81	$70,345/yr	Very High	18.6x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	76	$52,651/yr	Very High	14.9x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	76	$52,534/yr	Very High	15.0x
Electrical Compare across schools	71	$68,977/yr	Very High	18.8x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	71	$66,331/yr	Very High	17.7x
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools	71	$46,523/yr	High	14.4x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	67	$62,334/yr	Very High	15.9x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	63	$47,898/yr	High	12.9x
Marketing Compare across schools	62	$43,722/yr	Very High	13.9x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	60	$45,570/yr	High	17.9x
Business Administration Compare across schools	58	$42,680/yr	High	10.2x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research Compare across schools	55	$61,401/yr	Moderate	12.7x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	48	$27,477/yr	Very High	14.1x
Allied Health Diagnostic Compare across schools	47	$41,318/yr	Moderate	8.2x
Social Work Compare across schools	47	$39,926/yr	Moderate	9.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	45	$36,332/yr	High	8.6x
Mathematics Compare across schools	43	$39,950/yr	Very High	7.9x
Criminology Compare across schools	43	$37,476/yr	High	9.6x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	42	$33,137/yr	High	9.0x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	41	$39,321/yr	High	10.9x
Biology, General Compare across schools	40	$28,368/yr	High	12.0x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	38	$35,640/yr	Moderate	7.9x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	38	$32,105/yr	High	9.6x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	37	$33,171/yr	High	10.0x
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Compare across schools	36	$35,966/yr	Moderate	9.2x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	31	$33,011/yr	Very High	8.5x
History Compare across schools	30	$27,157/yr	High	6.6x
International/Global Studies Compare across schools	26	$32,819/yr	Moderate	6.3x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	25	$23,739/yr	Very High	8.5x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	25	$22,631/yr	Moderate	6.9x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	23	$24,617/yr	High	4.5x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	20	$18,666/yr	Moderate	6.2x

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