Is Wright State University-Main Campus worth it?
Wright State University-Main Campus is a public, four-year institution in Dayton, Ohio (large suburb), part of the Wright State University system. It awarded 2,495 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer and information sciences, business administration and management and registered nursing.
Wright State University-Main Campus is part of Wright State University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Wright State University-Main Campus
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$45,640
Median earnings 4 years after
$62,601
Median earnings 10 years after
$49,500
Average net price
$15,415
Completion rate
42%
Completions (2024)
2,495
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
6,762
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $70,327 | $77,289 | 293 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $42,680 | $60,039 | 248 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $78,061 | $96,625 | 193 |
| Medicine | Doctoral | $64,945 | $106,384 | 191 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,105 | $46,507 | 165 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $66,331 | $82,795 | 150 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $69,071 | $92,006 | 116 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $36,332 | $42,970 | 104 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $104,352 | $128,321 | 104 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $46,523 | $58,039 | 102 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $43,722 | $64,589 | 102 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $52,534 | $71,696 | 91 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $33,171 | $40,908 | 82 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $39,054 | $48,735 | 82 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | $37,476 | $46,939 | 75 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | 216 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 123 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 117 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 107 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 82 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 82 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 77 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 66 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | Master's | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 57 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 22% | 10,884 |
| Educational Services | 22% | 10,616 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12% | 5,705 |
| Manufacturing | 8% | 3,987 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 3,333 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 2,150 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 1,843 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 1,810 |
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Sources: federal figures for Wright State University-Main Campus. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.
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