Wright State University-Main Campus: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Wright State University-Main Campus at a glance

• 6,762

  students enrolled

• 127,192

  alumni, as the college reports

• 2,676

  degrees and certificates a year

• 42%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,415

  average net price a year

  Tuition $10,564 in state, $19,982 out of state

• $42,229

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $49,500

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Wright State University-Main Campus

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Greene County, where the college is.

• 154

  open professional jobs

• 17

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  3 jobs

• 3.3%

  unemployment in Greene County

  2026-08 · down 1.1 points from a year earlier

• $85,218

  median household income

  Greene County

• 49%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (4 open), sales (3 open), operations (19 open).

Hiring most: Trinzic (22), Air Force Materiel Command (16), Serco North America (11), Radiance Technologies (9), Northrop Grumman (7), Riverside Research (7), Abacus Technology (5), Altamira Technologies (3).

What they hire for: Engineering (69), Operations (19), Security (12), Programs (11), Data & Analytics (5), Finance (4). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Greater Ohio Workforce Board, Inc..

• OhioMeansJobs - Greene CountyXenia · 937-562-6565 · M-F: 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Job fairs and events with Wright State University-Main Campus

Career fairs, employer events and business events this college hosts or joins.

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Common questions

How big is Wright State University-Main Campus?

Wright State University-Main Campus enrolls about 6,762 students and is a public 4-year institution in Dayton, Ohio. It awards about 2,676 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Wright State University-Main Campus?

42% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Wright State University-Main Campus graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $42,229 six years after entry and $49,500 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Wright State University-Main Campus offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Wright State University-Main Campus awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Wright State University-Main Campus?

154 open professional jobs are listed in Greene County, 17 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Trinzic has the most openings.