Business at Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business/Commerce, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
71
Optimistic
71
Base Case
66
Pessimistic
Earnings
$46,523/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk
High (46% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)
ROI
13.6x earnings multiple (7.4x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $621K | $610K | $550K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.9x | 13.6x | 12.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.5x | 7.4x | 6.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 71 | 71 | 66 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$44,752
Out-of-state: $82,424 (7.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,500
4.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$68,814
48% growth from Year 1
About Wright State University-Main Campus
With 95% of applicants admitted, Wright State University-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, serving 6,330 students in Dayton, OH.
See all programs and financial aid at Wright State University-Main Campus →Top Career Paths
Chief executives
$206,420/yr
Sales managers
$138,060/yr
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Wright State University-Main Campus's Business program score?
A score of 71/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Wright State University-Main Campus's Business graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
How vulnerable is Business to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Business careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why does Wright State University-Main Campus rank so high for Business?
The #35 ranking out of 242 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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