MBA Program

MBA Program at Wright State University

Public university ยท Dayton, Ohio

  • AACSB accredited
  • MBA

Wright State University is a public university with graduate business programs in Dayton, Ohio. Those programs run through the Soin College of Business. The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The business school holds AACSB accreditation - one of 15 of the 18 schools in MBA Lab's Ohio directory that do. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 3,098 students, alongside 6,762 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

Dayton has 2 schools in MBA Lab's MBA programs directory, so it's worth comparing options in the same market before deciding - commute, employer partnerships, and evening scheduling often separate schools that look similar on paper.

What to ask Wright State University

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Residency and tuition tier. As a public institution, Wright State University may price in-state and out-of-state students differently, and some programs charge a flat rate regardless. Ask which tier you'd fall into and whether it changes after a year of residency.
  • Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the Soin College of Business may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
  • Compare inside Dayton first. With 2 schools in this directory in the same city, you can often visit or attend information sessions at all of them in a single week - the fastest way to tell apart programs whose websites read identically.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionWright State University
Business schoolSoin College of Business
Controlpublic
LocationDayton, Ohio
Campus settingLarge suburb
Carnegie classDoctoral university, high research activity (R2)
MBA formats listed MBA
Graduate enrollment3,098
Undergraduate enrollment6,762
Business accreditation AACSB — view listing
Institutional accreditationHigher Learning Commission
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at Wright State University

Details below come from Wright State University's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

MBA

MBA
$800 per credit
  • Credits 30
  • Delivery Online or in person
What that price is$800/hour for Ohio residents, $1,288/hour for non-residents (2026-27 rate); same rate online and in person
Estimated degree costAbout $24,000 at the resident rate for all 30 credits - tuition only, before fees the school bills separately. Confirm with the program.
On lengthAs short as one year full-time for those who've met foundation requirements, up to five years. An Accelerated Business Essentials (ABE) 5-week online asynchronous option can waive foundation courses.

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $78,061 Median of 193 graduates working one year after completion -11% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $96,625 Median of 189 graduates working four years after completion +24% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $34,500 Median across 141 borrowers entering repayment About 0.44x the 1-year earnings median. Federal loans only - private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings aren't counted

Among the 18 schools in MBA Lab's Ohio MBA programs directory that report a figure, Wright State University ranks 12th by one-year earnings. Schools that report nothing are left out of that count rather than counted as zero.

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check Wright State University's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

Want to see what these figures could mean for your own timeline? Try the free MBA ROI calculator, prefilled with Wright State University's context.

Compare with other schools in Ohio

School City AACSB Formats listed Earnings, 1 yr out
Wright State University This page Dayton Yes MBA $78,061
University of Dayton Dayton (same city) Yes MBA, Online MBA, Part-Time MBA $87,146
Case Western Reserve University Cleveland Yes MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $92,560
Ohio State University Columbus Yes MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $116,824
University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Yes MBA, Online MBA, Part-Time MBA $93,585
Ashland University Ashland MBA, Online MBA $68,286
Bowling Green State University Bowling Green Yes MBA, Online MBA $95,153
Cleveland State University Cleveland Yes MBA, Online MBA, Part-Time MBA $75,668
Franklin University Columbus MBA, Online MBA $73,846
John Carroll University University Heights Yes MBA, Part-Time MBA $62,816

"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does Wright State University offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists an MBA path at Wright State University. Check the school's official site for current formats such as online, evening, or executive options.

How much does the MBA at Wright State University cost?

Wright State University lists $800 per credit for the MBA. $800/hour for Ohio residents, $1,288/hour for non-residents (2026-27 rate); same rate online and in person. Across all 30 credits that is roughly $24,000 in tuition, before separately billed fees. Checked against the school's own page on July 27, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the MBA at Wright State University, and when does it meet?

The MBA requires 30 credits and is delivered either fully online or in person. As short as one year full-time for those who've met foundation requirements, up to five years. An Accelerated Business Essentials (ABE) 5-week online asynchronous option can waive foundation courses.

What do graduates of Wright State University's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $78,061 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at Wright State University who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $96,625. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

How much debt do students take on at Wright State University?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $34,500 for business master's graduates at Wright State University. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.44x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is Wright State University's business school AACSB-accredited?

Yes - Wright State University appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.

Is Wright State University a public or private institution?

Wright State University is a public university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Dayton, Ohio. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

How do I compare Wright State University with other schools in Ohio?

MBA Lab lists 18 schools in its Ohio MBA programs directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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