Analysis
A statistics degree from Wright State appears positioned right at the national median, with peer programs suggesting first-year earnings around $60,000 against roughly $20,000 in debt. That 0.34 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable—the kind of debt burden that shouldn't dominate monthly budgets early in a career. What's worth noting is that Wright State's estimate aligns with the stronger Ohio programs: Miami University's statistics graduates earn about $62,000, while Akron's sit closer to $48,000. Being in the upper tier of Ohio outcomes, even as an estimate, suggests the program is competitive within the state.
The challenge here is that we're working entirely with estimates derived from comparable programs nationally, since Wright State's statistics cohort is too small for the Department of Education to publish actual outcomes. Similar bachelor's programs across the country cluster tightly around $60,000 in starting pay, with top performers reaching nearly $70,000. For a field as quantitatively rigorous as statistics—increasingly valued in data science, actuarial work, and analytics—these numbers track with what employers are willing to pay for analytical skills.
The practical takeaway: if your child is genuinely interested in working with data, the financial picture here looks sound based on what peer programs produce. The debt is modest enough that career flexibility remains intact, even if actual outcomes vary from these national benchmarks. Just recognize you're betting on Wright State matching what similar programs deliver, not on verified track record for this specific degree.
Where Wright State University-Main Campus Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all statistics bachelors's programs nationally
Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio
Statistics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (8 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wright State University-Main CampusDayton | $11,188 | $59,718* | — | $20,150* | — |
 Miami University-OxfordOxford | $17,809 | $61,702* | — | $23,875* | 0.39 |
 University of Akron Main CampusAkron | $12,799 | $47,689* | — | —* | — |
| National Median | — | $59,718* | — | $20,150* | 0.34 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with statistics graduates
Natural Sciences Managers
Clinical Research Coordinators
Water Resource Specialists
Actuaries
Data Scientists
Business Intelligence Analysts
Clinical Data Managers
Mathematicians
Statisticians
Biostatisticians
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Survey Researchers
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Wright State University-Main Campus, approximately 33% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 51 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.