Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Wright State University-Main Campus vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 38 programs with available earnings data.
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This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Wright State University-Main Campus.
Artificial Intelligence. leads engineering & technology with 84K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence. | — | $83,622★ | $18,475 | 114 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | — | $78,729 |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| Computer Engineering, General. | — | $76,266 | — | 28 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | — | $75,309 | $12,000 | 124 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. | — | $73,018 | — | 35 |
Information Resources Management. leads business & economics with 59K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Resources Management. | — | $59,276★ | — | 30 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services. | — | $59,113 | — | 79 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. | — | $58,589 | — | 66 |
| Digital Marketing. | — | $56,544 | — | 68 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | — | $54,770 | — | 82 |
| Executive/Career Coaching. | — | $54,287 | — | 24 |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | — | $49,017 | $10,657 | 164 |
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. leads health with 63K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. | — | $63,145★ | $12,113 | 216 |
| Blood Bank Technology Specialist.Small sample | — | $53,358 | — | 14 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other. | — | $41,318 | — | 21 |
| Animal-Assisted Therapy. | — | $37,095 | — | 31 |
Analytical Chemistry. leads sciences & mathematics with 59K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analytical Chemistry.Small sample | — | $59,354★ | — | 14 |
| Biology, General. | — | $52,338 | — | 78 |
| Geochemistry and Petrology. | — | $42,990 | — | 21 |
| Algebra and Number Theory.Small sample | — | $39,950 | — | 19 |
American Government and Politics (United States). leads social sciences & policy with 55K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Government and Politics (United States). | — | $55,318★ | — | 30 |
| Forensic Social Work. | — | $44,078 | — | 46 |
| Criminology. | — | $39,894 | $12,800 | 52 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $39,056 | $12,272 | 157 |
| Applied/Public Sociology.Small sample | — | $37,124 | — | 9 |
Communication and Media Studies, Other. leads communications with 43K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies, Other. | — | $42,522 | — | 50 |
Catalan Language and Literature. leads humanities & arts with 39K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalan Language and Literature.Small sample | — | $38,524★ | — | 17 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | — | $34,569 | — | 50 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | — | $33,078 | — | 31 |
| American History (United States).Small sample | — | $29,164 | — | 14 |
| Acting. | — | $26,927 | — | 32 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production. | — | $24,617 | — | 22 |
| Ballet.Small sample | — | $18,507 | — | 5 |
Agricultural Teacher Education. leads education with 38K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Teacher Education. | — | $38,147★ | — | 32 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. | — | $37,663 | $10,500 | 100 |
Exercise Science and Kinesiology. leads other & interdisciplinary with 42K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | — | $41,755★ | — | 36 |
| International/Globalization Studies.Small sample | — | $32,819 | — | 14 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Small sample | — | $28,960 | — | 15 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
