Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 42.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 42.5%
- Retention Rate
- 64.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $49,500
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,750
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 53.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $241/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $64,307 | $22,772 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $58,494 | $24,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor | $41,565 | $18,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $39,698 | $22,525 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor | $32,284 | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $31,314 | $26,479 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $29,517 | $25,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor | $28,960 | $31,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Associate | $24,936 | |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor | $24,421 | $21,500 |
Outcomes Overview
Wright State-Lake Campus graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $22,750, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46 based on their $49,500 median income after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $241 consume about 5.8% of typical graduate earnings, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The campus's strong ties to western Ohio's manufacturing and healthcare sectors help explain the impressive 95.2% employment rate. Many graduates find work in nearby Dayton's aerospace industry or regional hospitals. While the 42.5% six-year graduation rate reflects the challenges many part-time and working students face, those who complete degrees see solid financial returns. This represents an average return on investment for the region.