Biomedical/Medical Engineering at Wright State University-Main Campus

Wright State's biomedical engineering program ranks dead last among Ohio's seven programs, with first-year earnings of $45,570—nearly $20,000 below the state median and trailing even regional competitors like Toledo and Akron. At the 5th percentile nationally, these starting salaries lag behind 95% of comparable programs across the country. The 95% admission rate and modest SAT scores suggest the program may lack the industry connections and academic rigor that drive strong engineering outcomes.

The 60% earnings jump to $73,018 by year four tells a more complicated story. Graduates who stick with the field eventually reach competitive salaries, though this steep climb might indicate many start in technician roles rather than engineering positions. The moderate $23,246 debt load—typical for this program type—keeps the situation from being dire, with a manageable 0.51 debt-to-earnings ratio even at the low starting point.

For families shopping in-state options, every other Ohio biomedical engineering program delivers better outcomes. Case Western and Cincinnati graduates earn 50-60% more right out of the gate. Unless Wright State offers a substantial tuition discount or your student has compelling reasons to stay local in Dayton, the data suggests looking elsewhere in Ohio's engineering landscape.