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Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, Ohio · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$42,229

Acceptance Rate

95%

Graduation Rate

45%

Annual Tuition

$11,188

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Wright State University-Main Campus earn a median of $49,500 ten years after entry — 9% below the national median. Acceptance rate 95.2%, in-state tuition $11,188.

At a Glance

Total Students

6,330

Retention Rate

63%

Faculty Ratio

15

Financial Aid

42%

Median Debt

$22,750

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Wright State University-Main Campus is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 95.2%. The university has a student population of 6,330. The retention rate is 62.6%, and the graduation rate is 44.8%. The median debt for students is $22,750, and 42.3% of students receive financial aid.

The in-state tuition is $11,188. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $45,640. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $42,229, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $49,500.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$46k

1 YEAR

$42k

5 YEARS

$50k

10 YEARS

Top 62% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Wright State University-Main Campus graduates earn a median salary of $45,640. After five years, the median salary decreases to $42,229. However, ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $49,500. The median debt for graduates is $22,750, and 42.3% of students receive financial aid.

Wright State University-Main Campus has a 95.2% acceptance rate and a 44.8% graduation rate. The retention rate is 62.6%. The in-state tuition is $11,188. The total student population is 6,330.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 363 / yr
Median Salary $78,061

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 293 / yr
Median Salary $104,352

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 169 / yr
Median Salary $69,071

Psychology, General

Graduates 157 / yr
Median Salary $32,105

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 146 / yr
Median Salary $39,054

Mechanical Engineering

Graduates 143 / yr
Median Salary $80,255

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Graduates 109 / yr
Median Salary $90,187

Medicine

Graduates 105 / yr
Median Salary $64,945

Biology, General

Graduates 92 / yr
Median Salary $28,368

Social Work

Graduates 87 / yr
Median Salary $50,016

Business/Commerce, General

Graduates 82 / yr
Median Salary $46,523

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 79 / yr
Median Salary $52,534

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 77 / yr
Median Salary $52,651

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 74 / yr
Median Salary $33,011

Marketing

Graduates 68 / yr
Median Salary $43,722

Public Health

Graduates 59 / yr
Median Salary $58,009

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Graduates 54 / yr
Median Salary $85,744

Management Information Systems and Services

Graduates 53 / yr
Median Salary $99,199

Criminology

Graduates 52 / yr
Median Salary $37,476

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 50 / yr
Median Salary $58,501

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 50 / yr
Median Salary $33,171

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 48 / yr
Median Salary $52,868

Human Resources Management and Services

Graduates 47 / yr
Median Salary $47,898

Educational/Instructional Media Design

Graduates 46 / yr
Median Salary $65,469

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Campus Location

Dayton, Ohio

Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Wright State University-Main Campus is located in Dayton, Ohio. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wright State University-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 95.2%.