International Studies at Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · International/Global Studies
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
27
Optimistic
26
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,819/yr (-6% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Small (2,000 openings/yr)
ROI
9.7x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to International Studies graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $431K | $434K | $416K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.6x | 9.7x | 9.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.2x | 5.3x | 5.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 50% | 45% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 27 | 26 | 33 |
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 (5.3x ROI)
About Wright State University-Main Campus
Wright State University-Main Campus accepts 95% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 6,330 in Dayton, OH.
See all programs and financial aid at Wright State University-Main Campus →Top Career Paths
Political scientists
$139,380/yr
Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other
$75,040/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Wright State University-Main Campus's International Studies program score?
This program scores 26/100 — on the lower end for International Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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