Public Institution
Wright State University-Main Campus
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
34
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$42,446
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
50/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$11,188
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $20,606/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Wright State's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 33% of students receive Pell Grants; 42% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $10,987 | $43,948 |
| $30K – $48K | $11,722 | $46,888 |
| $48K – $75K | $15,828 | $63,312 |
| $75K – $110K | $19,191 | $76,764 |
| $110K+ | $20,250 | $81,000 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $11,188 | $44,752 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Wright State
34 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
84
|
$69,071/yr | Very High | 18.8x |
|
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools → |
82
|
$70,327/yr | High | 15.6x |
| Computer Engineering Compare across schools → |
81
|
$70,345/yr | Very High | 18.6x |
|
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools → |
76
|
$52,651/yr | Very High | 14.9x |
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Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools → |
76
|
$52,534/yr | Very High | 15.0x |
|
Electrical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 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
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools → |
71
|
$46,523/yr | High | 14.4x |
|
Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools → |
67
|
$62,334/yr | Very High | 15.9x |
|
Human Resources
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools → |
63
|
$47,898/yr | High | 12.9x |
| Marketing Compare across schools → |
62
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$43,722/yr | Very High | 13.9x |
|
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools → |
60
|
$45,570/yr | High | 17.9x |
|
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
58
|
$42,680/yr | High | 10.2x |
|
Clinical Laboratory Science
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Compare across schools → |
55
|
$61,401/yr | Moderate | 12.7x |
|
Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools → |
48
|
$27,477/yr | Very High | 14.1x |
|
Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare across schools → |
47
|
$41,318/yr | Moderate | 8.2x |
| Social Work Compare across schools → |
47
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$39,926/yr | Moderate | 9.8x |
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Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 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
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$37,476/yr | High | 9.6x |
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Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools → |
42
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$33,137/yr | High | 9.0x |
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Geosciences
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools → |
41
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$39,321/yr | High | 10.9x |
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Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
40
|
$28,368/yr | High | 12.0x |
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Health & Physical Education
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools → |
38
|
$35,640/yr | Moderate | 7.9x |
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Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
38
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$32,105/yr | High | 9.6x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
37
|
$33,171/yr | High | 10.0x |
|
Rehabilitation Therapies
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Compare across schools → |
36
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$35,966/yr | Moderate | 9.2x |
|
English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
31
|
$33,011/yr | Very High | 8.5x |
| History Compare across schools → |
30
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$27,157/yr | High | 6.6x |
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International Studies
International/Global Studies Compare across schools → |
26
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$32,819/yr | Moderate | 6.3x |
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Romance Languages
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Compare across schools → |
25
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$23,739/yr | Very High | 8.5x |
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Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools → |
25
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$22,631/yr | Moderate | 6.9x |
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Film & Photography
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools → |
23
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$24,617/yr | High | 4.5x |
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Theater & Drama
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools → |
20
|
$18,666/yr | Moderate | 6.2x |
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