# Wright State University: Electrical Engineering (bachelor's)

Dayton, OH. IPEDS 206604, CIP 14.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wright-state-university-main-campus/majors/electrical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $68,977
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $89,391 (U.S. median for this major: $98,697 across 257 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in OH: 14 of 15 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (15 colleges, $94,673): -$5,282
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,306

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $89,391 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,952 | $53,186 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $11,631 | $51,758 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $14,501 | $64,529 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $18,734 | $83,366 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $20,720 | $92,204 | 1.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Electrical Engineering at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University | $99,557 | $23,074 | $41,190 | 87% |
| Ohio State University | $99,400 | $22,411 | $17,339 | 88% |
| University of Cincinnati | $98,364 | $27,000 | $25,648 | 75% |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $97,875 | $27,750 | $13,946 | 52% |
| University of Toledo | $95,846 | $21,250 | $17,249 | 57% |
| University of Dayton | $95,595 | $26,625 | $29,533 | 80% |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $94,673 | $24,978 | $3,925 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $94,673 | $24,978 | $5,755 | 14% |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $94,673 | $24,978 | $5,993 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $94,673 | $24,978 | $5,650 | 14% |
| Ohio University | $94,673 | $24,978 | $21,637 | 66% |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $94,673 | $24,978 | $5,746 | 22% |
| Youngstown State University | $90,539 | $25,000 | $12,767 | 51% |
| Wright State University | $89,391 | $23,250 | $15,415 | 42% |
| Cleveland State University | $87,713 | $27,000 | $14,764 | 51% |

## Careers
- Electrical engineer (SOC 17-2071): median wage $103,720 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, $100,620 OH, $120,630 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.9% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $163,700 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, $166,870 OH, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Computer Hardware Engineers (SOC 17-2061): median wage $121,030 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, $118,160 OH, $161,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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