Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Wright State University-Lake Campus, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 46% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 40th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Wright State University-Lake Campus
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $66,331 | $82,795 | -10% | #306 of 318 | #226 | $22,772 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,327 | $77,289 | -13% | #837 of 966 | #746 | $24,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $42,680 | $60,039 | -12% | #796 of 1176 | #677 | $22,525 |
| Business/Commerce | $46,523 | $58,039 | -15% | #217 of 271 | #201 | $18,500 |
| Criminology | $37,476 | $46,939 | -16% | #107 of 113 | #94 | $26,000 |
| Psychology | $32,105 | $46,507 | -8% | #728 of 1027 | #574 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $36,332 | $42,970 | -9% | #577 of 680 | #541 | $26,479 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $28,561 | $42,817 | -23% | #197 of 207 | #187 | $31,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $33,011 | $41,987 | -14% | #463 of 576 | #419 | $21,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Wright State University-Lake Campus Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $247,985
- Avg rent near campus: $936/mo — vs ~$604/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 45866 (4.6% cap, Montezuma)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,069 | $16,487 |
| Room | $5,436 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $23,374 | $32,792 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,751 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $9,700 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,021 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $15,049 |
| $110,001+ | $15,676 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Wright State University-Lake Campus's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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- Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
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- Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology