1967
Dayton, OH

School Details

Wright State University is a public research university in Dayton, Ohio, offering more than 230 degree programs. Originally founded as a branch campus of The Ohio State University and Miami University, Wright State became an independent institution in 1967. Wright State University was named to honor aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright, who invented the world’s first successful airplane in their Dayton bicycle shop. In fact, the Wright brothers conducted most of their early test flights at Huffman Prairie, just a short drive from our Dayton campus. 

The university offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate degrees. Wright State University offers many degree programs that can be completed completely online. Degrees offered include the career fields of nursing, business, education, engineering, cybersecurity, and others. Students are able to balance life and studies while pursuing professional goals. Wright State University is a Carnegie-classified research university, Wright State offers opportunities for research at all levels, from undergraduate through post-doctoral. The wide spectrum of research at Wright State ranges from fundamental investigations to applied research and development.

Accreditation & Licensing

Wright State University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

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Wright State University is located in Ohio

Ohio at a Glance:

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Columbus
11,799,448
44,825 sq mi
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51
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$10,500.00

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Top Career Pathways in Ohio:

Manufacturing Engineering
  • Entry Level: Process Engineer ($65,000)
  • Mid Level: Senior Engineer ($95,000)
  • Senior Level: Engineering Director ($150,000+)
  • Required Education: BS Engineering
  • Certifications: PE, Six Sigma
Healthcare Innovation
  • Entry Level: Clinical Innovation Specialist ($70,000)
  • Mid Level: Innovation Manager ($105,000)
  • Senior Level: Healthcare Director ($160,000+)
  • Required Education: BS Healthcare Administration
  • Certifications: ACHE, CPHIMS
Software Development
  • Entry Level: Software Engineer ($70,000)
  • Mid Level: Senior Developer ($110,000)
  • Senior Level: Technical Director ($150,000+)
  • Required Education: BS Computer Science
  • Certifications: AWS, Azure
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Online Programs offered by Wright State University

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Business

Master of Business Administration / Business Economics
Master of Business Administration / Finance
Master of Business Administration / Interdisciplinary Business
Master of Business Administration / International Business
Master of Business Administration / Investments
Master of Business Administration / Management, Innovation & Change
Master of Business Administration / Marketing
Master of Business Administration / New Venture Creation
Master of Business Administration / Project Management

Education

Master of Education in Educational Leadership / Teacher Leader - Curriclum & Instruction
Master of Education in Educational Technology
Master of Education in Literacy

Engineering

Graduate Certificate in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, & Nuclear Defense
Graduate Certificate in Lean-Ergonomics for Manufacturing & Health Care
Master of Science in Industrial & Human Factors Engineering

Healthcare

Graduate Certificate in Aerospace Medicine
Master of Business Administration / Healthcare Management

Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Master of Science in Nursing / Administration of Nursing & Health Care Systems
Master of Science in Nursing / Family Nurse Practitioner
Master of Science in Nursing / Nursing Education

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