Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Wright State University-Main Campus

Wright State's Health and Physical Education program sits in an unusual position—it charges more than typical programs (84th percentile in debt nationally) while delivering middle-of-the-road outcomes for Ohio. Graduates earn $35,640 in their first year, which sounds strong compared to the national median of $30,554, but falls short of what nearby Miami University ($40,486) and Ohio Dominican ($40,467) achieve. Within Ohio's 52 programs, Wright State lands squarely at the 60th percentile—decent, but not exceptional given the higher debt load.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.79 is manageable, meaning graduates owe less than one year's salary, and earnings grow a healthy 17% by year four. However, that debt of $28,250 exceeds both state and national medians for this field. For a program at a school with a 95% admission rate, you might expect more competitive pricing. The growth trajectory helps offset the initial debt burden, but families should consider whether the $28,250 investment makes sense when Ohio State produces similar first-year earnings at comparable debt levels, or whether Miami's extra $5,000 in starting salary might justify exploring other options.

**Bottom line**: This is a workable choice if your child is set on Wright State for location or fit reasons, but it's not offering the value premium that would make it a clear winner over Ohio's top performers in this field.