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Engineering at Wright State University-Main Campus

Engineering at Wright State University-Main Campus

If you are interested in studying Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Wright State University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Wright State University-Main Campus is in Dayton, OH.

Online Class Availability at Wright State University-Main Campus

Many students take online classes at Wright State University-Main Campus. Of 10,603 students, 1,031 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,174 (49%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at Wright State University-Main Campus

Rankings can help you compare Wright State University-Main Campus’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Ohio #9 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Ohio #21 of 23
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #53 of 100
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #93 of 100
Best Value Nationwide #388 of 679
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #620 of 681

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Ohio #9 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Ohio #21 of 23
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #53 of 100
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #93 of 100
Best Value Nationwide #388 of 679
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #620 of 681

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus

Graduates of Wright State University-Main Campus’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering at Wright State University-Main Campus
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $63,847
2 years $66,537
3 years $70,582
4 years $80,352
5 years $87,842

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus take home a median $80,352, compared with $61,318 for all Wright State University-Main Campus graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Wright State University-Main Campus

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus stands at $24,124.

Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Engineering program at Wright State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects $148,480
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $138,303
Petroleum Engineers $137,336
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Chemical Engineers $130,903
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists $128,495
Electrical Engineers $127,814
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers $122,967
Industrial Engineers $120,863
Transportation Engineers $120,210

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