Bragging Wrights

Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business was named one of the nation’s top graduate programs for aspiring entrepreneurs by the Princeton Review.

The Raj Soin College of Business was ranked 43rd nationally, the top program in Ohio and eighth in the Midwest in the Princeton Review’s Top 50 Graduate Schools for Entrepreneurship Studies for 2025.

The ranking is based on a survey of administrators at nearly 300 schools offering courses or degrees in entrepreneurship studies. The survey, which contained more than 60 questions, was analyzed using over 40 survey data points to select the schools and tally their rankings.

Wright State’s ranking was based on its Master of Business Administration and its new venture creation concentration.

“This ranking correlates well with our efforts to improve our entrepreneurship presence at Wright State and to leverage our new Sandler Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the spring, which will help us expand entrepreneurial development opportunities for students, faculty and the business community in an environment that promotes creativity and economic development,” said Don Hopkins, interim dean of the Raj Soin College of Business.

The new venture creation MBA concentration helps students increase their skills and further their career goals through the creation of business plan development for new venture ideas and technology start-ups. Students study the economics of innovation, including technological change, economic growth, globalization and longwave cycles that affect innovation in businesses and organizations. Students also take courses on technology-based ventures and entrepreneurship.

The Raj Soin College of Business recently implemented a new Accelerated Business Essentials program that reduces the time and costs to earn their Master of Business Administration. The accelerated program allows MBA students to test out of five foundation courses, making MBA education more accessible and efficient for students.

At the undergraduate level, the Raj Soin College of Business offers a Bachelor of Science in Business, entrepreneurship major, and an entrepreneurship minor.

Earlier this year, Wright State’s part-time MBA program was ranked as one of the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and Fortune magazine.

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Wright State University’s undergraduate programs in nursing and engineering were ranked among the nation’s best in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Rankings.

Wright State’s undergraduate engineering and nursing programs were ranked among the top 200 programs in the country in the latest rankings from U.S. News, which were released in September.

Wright State was also recognized as a top public university, ranking among the top 225 public colleges and universities in the nation.

Wright State’s undergraduate programs in business, computer science and psychology were also recognized in the 2025 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings.

“This recognition highlights the outstanding quality of education provided by our dedicated faculty and staff in the School of Nursing and the strong partnership with Premier Health, which ensures our students have access to top-tier clinical placement opportunities,” said Jim Denniston, Ph.D., dean of the College of Health, Education and Human Services. “These collaborative efforts have contributed to a remarkable 97% pass rate on the NCLEX licensure exam among recent B.S.N. graduates, surpassing the national pass rate of 88.5% and Ohio’s rate of 86.5%. This achievement demonstrates that Wright State B.S.N. graduates are among the most practice-ready nurses in the region.”

Nursing is the most popular major at Wright State. More than 360 first-time students in the fall 2024 class selected nursing as their area of study.

In addition to a traditional four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, Wright State offers a three-year option, allowing students to enter the workforce more quickly.

The nursing program at Wright State is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing. Graduates of the pre-licensure pathways are eligible to sit for the National Council of State Boards Licensing Examination (NCLEX) to become licensed as registered nurses.

“Our combination of high-quality didactic and clinical education, coupled with affordable tuition, supports the economic mobility of our students as they transition into the rapidly growing field of nursing,” Denniston said.

Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science offers undergraduate degrees in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial and systems engineering, materials science and engineering and mechanical engineering.

The college offers well-equipped educational laboratories, excellent faculty, small class sizes, opportunities for undergraduate participation in funded research projects and a flexible program for working professionals.

Wright State’s undergraduate computer science program trains students to solve problems using technology and provides a solid foundation in programming and software development. Students work with software and software systems across multiple application areas, including machine learning, artificial intelligence, cyber security, mobile applications, web development and databases.

Graduates of Wright State’s engineering and computer science programs are in high demand and command some of the highest salaries among all undergraduate majors in the Dayton region and nationally.

Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business offers bachelor’s degrees in accountancy, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, financial services, human resources management, international business, management, management information systems, marketing and supply chain management.

Students learn essential and intangible skills needed to enter the workforce confidently and successfully. The college offers innovative, rigorous coursework, relevant industry credentials and real-world practice.

The Raj Soin College of Business is accredited by AACSB International as a business school and in accounting. Less than 2% of business schools in the United States are accredited in both.

Wright State’s undergraduate psychology degree program helps students develop valuable skills in applying psychological theory, communicating effectively, collecting and analyzing data and interpreting statistical information.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology can choose a concentration in behavioral neuroscience, clinical psychology, cognition and perception, industrial organizational psychology and pre-health sciences. Wright State’s psychology program is unique in that it focuses on human factors, which studies how humans and machines interact, and industrial organization, which studies how to efficiently organize work distribution and training.

Wright State’s psychology faculty have diverse interests but are unified in their focus on student learning and success. Faculty are highly motivated to help every student reach their potential, be prepared for their careers and demonstrate their excellence as members of the community.

Study Abroad Aide, a leading provider of resources for international students, ranked Wright State University in the top 7% in its 2025 World University Rankings.

In September, Study Abroad Aide published its 2025 World University Rankings for International Students after assessing 8,536 private and public higher educational institutions in 77 countries.

Wright State was ranked among the top 585 universities worldwide for international students.

The World University Rankings take into account both the percentage of the international student population and the institution’s academic reputation. The assessment highlights the universities worldwide that excel both in providing high-quality education and fostering a supportive academic environment for international students.

“Throughout the past two years, Wright State University has been engaged in diversifying our international student body and promoting our stellar academic programs to a broader global audience,” said Michelle Streeter-Ferrari, director of the University Center for International Education. “This recognition celebrates Wright State’s commitment to international education, our institution’s reputation beyond our borders, and the positive experience international students have at our campus. We look forward to continuing this level of excellence in the years to come.”

Last year, Study Abroad Aide ranked Wright State in the top 9% in its World University Rankings for International Students.

Study Abroad Aide said this improvement in the rankings highlights the university’s commitment to academic excellence and rising appeal to international students.

“Wright State’s ranking will be beneficial to students looking for a high-quality institution abroad that caters to diverse communities and has proven global influence,” the organization said.

Wright State was also ranked in the top 8% of all universities in the world for best value for international students by Study Abroad Aide earlier this year.

To learn more about the methodology behind Study Abroad Aide’s rankings, visit studyabroadaide.com.

Visit wright.edu/admissions/international to learn more about international education opportunities at Wright State University.

Wright State University was ranked the top public university in Ohio for social mobility in the Wall Street Journal’s 2025 America’s Best Colleges rankings.

The social mobility ranking, which acknowledges how much a university enhances students’ social mobility after graduation, considers the number of years it takes to pay off the net tuition price, how much a university boosts its graduates’ salaries, the proportion of students at the university who receive Pell Grants and the graduation rates of those students.

Wright State ranked No. 3 for students’ social mobility among all private and public colleges and universities in Ohio, just behind Muskingum University and Ohio Northern University, but ahead of all public institutions including Ohio State.

“Wright State is committed to providing all students with access to a high-quality education, no matter what walk of life they come from, and helping them get across the finish line with a degree,” said Wright State President Susan Edwards. “The Wall Street Journal’s social mobility ranking recognizes how impactful a Wright State degree can be for our students and acknowledges that the investment in a degree from Wright State pays social and economic dividends for a lifetime and changes the trajectory of a student’s life.”

More than 40% of first-time undergraduate students at Wright State for the fall 2024 semester are Pell Grant recipients. Overall, 2,983 undergraduate students at Wright State, or 39.2%, are Pell Grant recipients, exceeding the national average of 34%, according to 2023 data from the Educational Data Initiative.

Wright State’s Take Flight Program, which provides eligible students with a tuition-free education, continues to be a success, with 245 students in the program’s third cohort, a 52% increase in students since it launched in 2022.

The Wall Street Journal ranked Wright State highly in several other categories:

• 2 in best salaries among public universities in Ohio
• 4 in best value among public universities in Ohio

The best salaries ranking reflects the impact a university has on its graduates’ salaries in relation to tuition, while the best value ranking is based on the years it takes graduates to pay off their university’s net tuition price.

The Wall Street Journal’s America’s Best Colleges 2025 rankings recognize universities doing an outstanding job in higher education. The rankings of the top 500 universities are based on a survey of more than 110,000 undergraduate students and recent alumni and student outcome metrics.

Join us for Raider Open House

Future students and their families can explore the Dayton Campus, connect with faculty and current students, and learn why it’s a great time to be a Raider at Wright State University’s next open house on Saturday, Oct. 19.

Future students can choose to begin their open house experience at 9:30 or 11 a.m.

Registration information is available at wright.edu/raideropenhouse.

Raider Open House is open to any student interested in pursuing a four-year or bachelor’s degree at Wright State University.

Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine has been recognized in the 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings by U.S. News and World Report.

The Boonshoft School of Medicine was ranked in the second tier — out of four — for primary care nationally and in the third tier for research by U.S. News.

The Boonshoft School of Medicine was also ranked highly in other areas:

• Most Diverse Medical Schools: 28th nationally and third among the seven medical schools in Ohio
• Most Graduates Serving Rural Areas: 37th nationally and second in Ohio
• Most Graduates in Primary Care: 52nd nationally and second in Ohio
• Graduates Practicing in Medically Underserved Areas: 100th nationally and second in Ohio

The Best Graduate Schools rankings use statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school’s faculty, research and students and their post-graduate outcomes.

There were 99 medical and osteopathic schools with eligible data for the primary care ratings and 102 for the research ratings. Nearly 170 medical schools were ranked in the other four categories.

“The hallmark of a Boonshoft School of Medicine grad is the quality of their clinical skills,” said Gregory Toussaint, M.D., interim dean of the Boonshoft School of Medicine. “Our grads shine because our curriculum produces exceptional physicians who can excel in whatever specialty and residency they match into. A significant aspect of our program is the broad range of clinical experiences available to our students who rotate at our public and private partners in and outside of Dayton, including Premier Health, Wright-Patterson Medical Center and the Dayton VA Medical Center.”

The Boonshoft School of Medicine offers undergraduate medical education leading to the M.D. degree and is the sponsoring institution for residency training programs in the primary care fields of family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics. In each of the last five years, more than a third of graduating medical students have matched into a primary care field for residency training.

“The Boonshoft School of Medicine has a historic emphasis on educating culturally diverse students, service learning and patient-centered primary care,” said Harminder Grewal, M.D., associate professor and chair of the Department of Family Medicine. “The School of Medicine is a national leader in community-based medical education. Our highly dedicated core and voluntary faculty and staff provide students with exceptional experiences in multiple primary care settings including urban, rural, and academic practice environments. The school also attracts students who have a passion for supporting the underserved and global health.”

The Family Medicine department’s two residency training programs focus modeling patient-centered principles of family medicine, serving the community’s health needs and contributing to the scholarly advancement of medicine.

Faculty members are active in medical education, including clinical medicine skills training, the third-year family medicine clerkship and 11 electives for third- and fourth-year medical students. The department has strengths in global medicine, addiction medicine and sports medicine.

The Family Medicine Residency Program is a 30-trainee program based at the Five Rivers Family Health Center, a federally qualified health center in Dayton. The program attracts talented newly minted physicians from Boonshoft and around the United States, and many graduating residents practice locally.

The Boonshoft School of Medicine has several initiatives focused at increasing the number of physicians in rural Ohio.

Through the Wright Rural Medical Scholars Program, medical students interested in rural medicine can complete clinical rotations in Boonshoft School of Medicine’s partner health care systems supporting rural communities in west central Ohio.

Wright State’s Rural Family Residency Program, now in its second year and based with Wayne Health Care in Greenville, allows physicians to experience living and practicing medicine in rural western Ohio while also helping address the shortage of physicians in rural America.

Wright State’s Department of Pediatrics provides medical students with an education focused on all aspects of the primary care needs of infants, children and adolescents and prepares residents in family practice, emergency medicine and other disciplines that meet the primary care needs of children.

Wright State’s Internal Medicine program operates as a “clinical department without walls,” based at Premier Health’s Miami Valley Hospital and affiliated with the Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the Wright-Patterson Medical Center.

All three primary care training programs are integrated with the Wright-Patterson Medical Center, and have a mix of both civilian and active-duty Air Force residents. The unique nature of this type of program provides residents opportunities to care for patients from different socioeconomic, cultural and geographic settings.

Seven Wright State University graduate engineering programs are ranked by U.S. News and World Report as among the best in the nation for 2024.

The 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings are based on expert opinions about program excellence and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school’s faculty, research and students and their post-graduate outcomes.

“Wright State University offers more than 150 graduate programs, many of which are nationally recognized and offer coursework and research opportunities led by world-class faculty,” said Subhashini Ganapathy, Ph.D., dean of the College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies. “We are proud to offer a range of flexible program options that significantly increase accessibility for anyone interested in pursuing graduate studies. Our graduate programs provide an excellent opportunity for students to pursue advanced degrees while balancing work, family and other responsibilities.”

Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science was ranked the 167th best overall engineering school, out of the 199 programs that participated in the rankings.

Seven graduate programs offered by Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science were included in the Best Graduate School rankings:

• Master of Science in Aerospace Systems Engineering: 66
• Master of Science in Industrial and Human Factors Engineering: 77
• Materials science and engineering graduate degree program: 102
• Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering: 127
• Master of Science in Computer Engineering: 130
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering: 146
• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering: 147

The Master of Science in Aerospace Systems Engineering provides graduate study opportunities focused on theoretical study and practical experience in aerospace systems engineering. The program distinguishes itself from others by requiring an interdisciplinary minor in a relevant aerospace area, providing students with a strong systems understanding necessary in the aerospace industry.

The Master of Sciences in Industrial and Human Factors Engineering is a highly customizable degree that can be completed entirely or partially online through distance-learning courses. Students plan a custom course of study in logistics and supply chain, human factors and ergonomics, and data science. The program prepares working professionals with skills to effectively design and operate a variety of systems in such fields as health care, manufacturing, aerospace, distribution and retail.

Earlier this year, U.S. News ranked Wright State’s online Master of Science in Industrial and Human Factors Engineering 37th out of 108 programs nationally in its Best Online Graduate Programs rankings for 2024.

Wright State’s MBA program also recognized

The 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings from U.S. News also recognized the part-time Master of Business Administration offered by Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business, ranking the program in the 244 to 269 range.

Earlier this year, Fortune also ranked Wright State’s part-time MBA program as among the best for 2024.

In July, the Raj Soin College of Business plans to launch a new accelerated business essential MBA module that will provide students an opportunity to test out of foundation courses. It is a new offering to accelerate students past the foundation courses.

Wright State’s Master of Business Administration program develops managers and leaders whose understanding and vision encompass the total organization. Graduates work effectively within and across functional areas and understand the entire organization and its environment.

The Wright State University Raj Soin College of Business has been selected by Fortune magazine as one of its Best Online MBA Programs for 2024.

A total of 91 online Master of Business Administration programs were selected for this honor.

Fortune’s methodology was based on a combination of factors, including where the leaders of America’s 1,000 biggest companies pursued their MBAs (20%), online search volume (20%), school’s previous ranking (5%) and eight other school-provided data points.

“Our outstanding faculty and staff deserve to be proud to have earned this honor from Fortune,” said Don Hopkins, interim dean of the Raj Soin College of Business. “Students, alumni and employers have long considered our business school outstanding. This ranking by a major national business publication validates our hard work and success.”

The College of Business plans to launch a new accelerated business essential MBA module in July that will allow students to test out of foundation courses. It is a new offering to accelerate students past the foundation courses in the MBA program.

Wright State’s Master of Business Administration Program develops managers and leaders whose understanding and vision encompass the total organization. Graduates work effectively within and across functional areas and understand the entire organization and its environment.

Raj Soin College of Business faculty members are recognized in academia for their research and selected by businesses for consultation. In addition, the College of Business has modern and fully integrated classroom technology as well as state-of-the-art online learning infrastructure.

Recently, the Raj Soin College of Business was also recognized by both Fortune magazine and U.S. News & World Report as offering one of the nation’s best part-time MBA programs.

Wright State University was ranked in the top 6.4% out of 20,966 universities worldwide in the 2024 edition of the outcome-based Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings.

“We are thrilled that the Center for World University Rankings has recognized Wright State and the world-class education it provides,” said Susan Schaurer, vice president for enrollment management. “With one of the most affordable tuition rates in the state, the value of a Wright State degree is well-known to students in the region, throughout the state, and, with more than 1,000 international students, increasingly around the globe. We are excited for Wright State’s high-caliber academic programs and student outcomes to be recognized alongside so many notable colleges and universities.”

The Center for World University Rankings publishes the largest academic rankings of global universities. The rankings are unique because they use objective indicators for four key pillars in its methodology. These pillars are education, employability, faculty and research, with no reliance on surveys and university data submissions.

The education pillar is based on the academic success of a university’s alumni and measured by the number of alumni who have won prestigious academic distinctions relative to the university’s size.

Employability refers to the professional success of a university’s alumni and is measured by the number of alumni who have held top positions at major companies relative to the university’s size.

Faculty is measured by the number of faculty members who have won prestigious academic distinctions.

The research pillar includes research output, which is measured by the total number of research papers; high-quality publications, which is measured by the number of research papers appearing in top-tier journals; influence, measured by the number of research papers appearing in highly influential journals; and citations, measured by the number of highly cited research papers.

Equal emphasis is put on student-related and faculty-related indicators. Sixty-two million outcome-based data points were used in this year’s rankings.

Information about applying to Wright State University is available at wright.edu/admissions.

Fortune has ranked Wright State University’s part-time MBA program among the nation’s best for 2024, the third time the program has garnered such a ranking since 2022.

The part-time Master of Business Administration program, offered by the Wright State Raj Soin College of Business, was ranked No. 48 out of the nation’s top 50 programs and is the only Dayton-area program included in the ranking.

“There is a seemingly endless number of part-time MBA programs, but only some can be considered the best,” said Fortune. “Those that made Fortune’s list this year not only offer top-notch curriculums and access to world-class business school professors, but they also have a track record of seeing their alumni climb to the tops of the Fortune 500 world.”

The rankings were based largely on completed questionnaires from the schools along with data from companies and executives. Survey data components used to compile the final rankings included the strength of the incoming class, average GPA, years of work experience and the number of MBA alumni who are executives.

Fortune’s methodology derived 20% of its scoring metric from data it received from the largest 1,000 companies in the United States and internet search engine traffic. Fortune collected MBA degree data on the number of C-suite leaders from the top 1,000 companies. The methodology also took into account the search volume for each business school on Google and converted it to a yearly metric to measure public perception.

“We are very proud to receive this recognition,” said Don Hopkins, interim dean of the Raj Soin College of Business. “This, together with our other national commendations, help us spread the word about our excellent degree programs and the high level of respect that top employers place on the Wright State MBA.”

In July, the College of Business plans to launch a new accelerated business essential MBA module that will provide students an opportunity to test out of foundation courses. It is a new offering to accelerate students past the foundation courses.

Wright State’s Master of Business Administration program develops managers and leaders whose understanding and vision encompass the total organization. Graduates work effectively within and across functional areas and understand the entire organization and its environment.

Raj Soin College of Business faculty members are recognized in academia for their research and selected by businesses for consultation. In addition, the College of Business has modern and fully integrated classroom technology and state-of-the-art online learning infrastructure.

In 2021 and 2022, Fortune included the Raj Soin College of Business on its list of Best Online MBA Programs.

How connected is a student population to their university? How connected are military students to their veteran’s center? Do universities need a veteran’s center? How connected are student veterans to each other? Or to career support networks?

These are the questions that the Wisconsin Center for Education Research endeavored to answer for Wright State University’s military population in its Veteran Education to Workforce Affinity and Success Study.

The study, which was published in January 2024, is phase 1 of a longitudinal study of five universities with a high local military service member and veteran population. The universities are all located near military bases. The goal of the study is to understand how social networks influence veterans and service members and their career paths and how the military and veteran college experience compares to a non-military experience.

Wright State’s Veteran and Military Center received positive marks in staff efficiency and process fidelity, which means the center is effective at helping veteran and active-duty military students navigate their Department of Veteran Affairs GI Bill benefits, Department of Defense tuition assistance or their Ohio National Guard scholarships.

According to the study, 174 students took part in a survey that asked about their experience as a student, how connected they felt to the university and their life and career goals. The students included 99 undergraduate non-military-connected students and 75 students who identify as active service members, guard/reserve or armed services veterans.

Wright State veteran and military students reported that they felt connected to the Veteran and Military Center and that they could reach out to the center for help or advice when needed. Seth Gordon, Ph.D., director of the Veteran and Military Center (VMC), said he was proud that students feel connected enough to reach out for support.

“I want students to feel like they can come to the VMC if they don’t know what’s going on. It’s nice to hear that they can, we want them to feel like they belong here,” Gordon said. “It was great to see that people had all of these nice things to say about the VMC when I wasn’t even in the room. That’s powerful.”

Despite a smaller overall student population compared to some of the other universities in the study, Gordon said he feels Wright State’s VMC holds up against larger universities.

“I think this study reinforced what we already suspected, that veterans services are good for our students,” Gordon said. “Having us compared to larger schools adds to the validity of the information. What we’re doing makes sense and reinforces that the VMC is a good thing. This study quantifies much of the good work we’ve been doing.”

Gordon worked with Ross Benbow, a researcher in the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, after they connected at the American Education Research Association Conference in 2022.

Benbow told Gordon he was interested in researching the student experience at universities near American military bases.

“We fit the parameters of what he was trying to do,” Gordon said. “It’s free research, it’s high validity, it’s approved by the National Science Foundation. Benbow had the resources to do a study I could not do myself. This was the right way to go.”

Gordon said he hopes to use the study to introduce more improvements in the Veteran and Military Center. One of his goals in the future is to encourage more veteran and active military students to build relationships with each other and to further develop Wright State’s connections to enlisted airmen and family members at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Download the Veteran Education to Workforce Affinity and Success Study (PDF).

U.S. News & World Report has named Wright State University’s online graduate programs in engineering and business as among the best in the nation for 2024.

The Master of Science in Industrial and Human Factors Engineering, offered by Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, was ranked 37th out of 108 programs nationally, up from 42nd last year. It was also the second-highest-ranked online graduate engineering program in Ohio.

U.S. News & World Report based its rankings on instructor engagement with students, student excellence, student services and technology, peer assessments, and faculty credentials and training. Scores were calculated using data that the programs reported to U.S. News in a statistical survey and from data collected in a separate peer reputation survey.

Wright State’s Master of Science in Industrial and Human Factors Engineering program was ranked No. 2 overall in the student engagement category, a recognition that faculty members provide students with worthwhile opportunities to interact with their instructors and classmates and create a rewarding educational experience for students.

The program was also ranked No. 6 in student excellence, recognizing that graduates have received the skills and training to excel when they enter the workforce.

“We are excited to be among the top 50 ranks consistently for the past eight years,” said Subhashini Ganapathy, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Human Factors Engineering. “The opportunities and flexibility we provide to our students makes it a sought-after option to both in-state and out-of-state students. We have excellent faculty and staff who strive to support our students and provide a high-quality program. Our ranking of No. 2 in engagement and No. 6 in student excellence captures that sentiment.”

Wright State’s Master of Sciences in Industrial and Human Factors Engineering is a highly customizable degree that can be completed entirely or partially online through distance-learning courses.

Students work with a faculty advisor to plan a custom course of study in one of several areas, including:

• Logistics and supply chain, which provides students with a background in systems-based modeling, manufacturing design, and continuous improvement, while emphasizing inventory theory, forecasting, warehousing and network design
• Human factors and ergonomics, which provides students with a foundational understanding of usability, interface design, systems modeling and human performance
• Data science, which provides students with a foundation in the design of artificial intelligence systems and visualization of data while emphasizing artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, health care and retail analytics

Research opportunities are also available to students in supply chain and logistics; data science; human factors, ergonomics and user experience; and neuroengineering.

The program prepares working professionals with skills to effectively design and operate a variety of systems in such fields as health care, manufacturing, aerospace, distribution and retail.

Industrial engineers utilize the tools of simulation, optimization, computing and statistics to design and improve modern technology-laden systems. Human factors engineers design systems that effectively integrate human abilities and limitations with machines and tools.

Many of the program’s graduates work as process, manufacturing and quality engineers; usability and user-experience professionals; and operations, management, data and business analysts.

Graduates are employed by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Kroger, Google, Honda, Aptima, Cardinal Health, Siemens, LexisNexis, General Electric, Boeing and others.

Three Raj Soin College of Business graduate programs ranked

U.S. News also ranked several online graduate programs offered by Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business.

The Master of Information Systems and the Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management were ranked 77th out of 213 programs nationally and tied for the second-highest-ranked program in Ohio in U.S. News’ Best Online Master’s in Business Programs rankings.

Both degree programs offer a blended education approach featuring on-campus residencies and proprietary e-learning modules prepared by experts in their fields.

The programs focus on a problem-solving approach to information management, logistics and supply chain management, using real-life experiences, case materials and simulations.

Wright State’s Master of Business Administration was ranked 137th overall and 95th in the Best MBA Online Programs for Veterans category.

“The Raj Soin College of Business is excited with these MBA rankings because they show our dedication to the students that we serve and, in particular, for those who have served our country by providing a flexible academic environment and ensuring they get their full financial benefits from the Veterans Administration,” said Donald Hopkins, interim dean of the Raj Soin College of Business.

The MBA program offers students to take classes full- or part-time and online, in-person or a combination of both. Students can complete the program regardless of their geographic location and at their own pace, from one year for those who attend full-time to a maximum of five years.

All core courses are offered online every semester. Online courses are taught by the same award-winning faculty members who teach classes on campus.

Wright State’s MBA program was also recognized for offering veterans and active-duty service members distance learning opportunities that are affordable, accessible and reputable.

Wright State University, located next to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, is recognized for providing a welcoming campus for veterans and other military-connected students and its support of military initiatives in the Dayton region.

Study Abroad Aide, a service that touts itself as the most comprehensive database of universities in the world, has ranked Wright State University in the top 8% of all universities in the world for best value for international students.

In November, Study Abroad Aide published its 1,000 Best Value Rankings for International Students after assessing 8,060 private and public higher educational institutions in 69 countries.

The rankings highlight the universities that offer high-quality education at an affordable price that is within most students’ budgets.

“Wright State offers over 50 STEM-eligible degrees and majors to international students with successful internship and post-graduation job placement opportunities,” said Susan Schaurer, vice president for enrollment management. “Our focus on international student success is essential to the value they receive while on our campus.”

Study Abroad Aide’s methodology included an evaluation of academic quality, which accounted for 75% of the institution’s evaluation. The difference between the university’s tuition fees and its home country’s average tuition and fees accounted for 25% of the evaluation to gauge the institution’s affordability.

Visit studyabroadaide.com/studyabroadaide-ranking-methodology to learn more about the methodology behind the rankings.

Visit wright.edu/admissions/international to learn more about international education opportunities at Wright State.

The Princeton Review has named Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business as one of the nation’s top graduate programs for aspiring entrepreneurs, ranking it 43rd nationally, the top program in Ohio and eighth in the Midwest in 2024.

The ranking is based on a survey of administrators at nearly 300 schools offering entrepreneurship studies. The survey, which contained more than 60 questions, was analyzed using over 40 survey data points to select the schools and tally their rankings.

Wright State’s ranking was based on its Master of Business Administration and its new venture creation concentration.

“This ranking by Princeton Review reflects the growing commitment to entrepreneurship at Wright State, with programs offering experiential, real-world courses in which students create their own new venture business plans and also assist current companies with their plans,” said Kendall Goodrich, Ph.D., professor and chair of marketing.

The new venture creation MBA concentration features advanced topics in innovation and entrepreneurship to help increase skills and further career goals. It focuses on the economics of innovation, including the technological change, economic growth, globalization and long-wave cycles that affect innovation in business and organizations. It also offers courses on technology-based ventures and entrepreneurship.

At the undergraduate level, the Raj Soin College of Business offers a Bachelor of Science in Business, entrepreneurship major, and an entrepreneurship minor.

The Princeton Review is a leading tutoring, test prep and college admission services company.

Wright State University was named a 2023 Best for Vets college by Military Times, ranking 212th overall and 37th in the Midwest.

The rankings use student success metrics such as completion, retention, persistence and GPA as the most important factors in determining the relative rankings followed closely by the range of military-specific resources and financial assistance available to students. Admissions and registration policies, human resources and assorted miscellaneous considerations also factor into the scoring rubric.

Wright State serves about 600 veteran and military-connected students per semester.

Seth Gordon, Ph.D., director of the Wright State Veteran and Military Center (VMC), said one of the reasons that Wright State is successful is that the university strives to create an environment that makes student veterans feel like Wright State wants them and that they belong at the university.

“The VMC’s most important function is providing support for student veterans, both guard and reservists, as well as their spouses and dependents using GI Bill benefits or other military educational benefits,” Gordon said. “We also try to create a welcoming atmosphere in our space and provide programming that seeks to connect student veterans to each other as well as other campus resources.”

Wright State also recently received the Military Supporter of the Year Award from the Dayton Business Journal during its 2023 Business of the Year Award ceremony.

Wright State has been recognized for its military-friendly service with a Military Friendly Silver Award from Victory Media, which focuses on working with military publications including the Military Times news organization.

The Ohio Department of Higher Education also named Wright State a Collegiate Purple Star campus for its efforts to create a supportive and inclusive environment for military-connected students.

Gordon encourages faculty and staff to go the extra mile for students. The Veteran and Military Center offers a VMC Student Champion co-curricular certification for students, faculty and staff.

The program incorporates VMC-sponsored training programs with other offices and services to ensure that those who work with veterans have experienced at least 15 hours of training in four areas: exposure to military culture, participation in Green Zone Training that explores mental health issues common among veteran and military-connected students, and completion of Question, Persuade, Refer suicide prevention training and Mental Health First Aid Training.

“Military service can serve as a dramatic catalyst for learning and success in other fields for many student veterans and military-connected students,” Gordon said. “We want our staff, faculty and students to be able to recognize early when any student is experiencing the stress of college and juggling their external responsibilities. Student veterans and military-connected students may experience more issues as a result of their previous or current service. Having a population that respects that service and is trained to appropriately address is invaluable.”

Shannon Hansen, a U.S. Air Force veteran majoring in English with a concentration in professional and technical writing, said Wright State was the obvious choice for her.

“I was worried about fitting in as I am older than the average student,” she said. “Also, with my PTSD challenges, I worried about interacting with so many people. The VMC has helped me through all of that. While the environment is conducive to studying and providing a safe space, it is the people who work there that make it the amazing place it is. They have listened to me vent, helped me through obstacles, encouraged me to be me by accepting me on my level, just as I am, understanding how difficult it is to ask and accept help. Without the support of the VMC, I am not sure I would be able to navigate this next chapter of my life at Wright State.”

Wright State University prides itself on its accessibility for students from all walks of life. In 2023, Wright State was once again recognized for its military-friendly service with a Military Friendly Silver Award, up from its 2022 designation, the Bronze Award.

This year, over 1,800 schools participated in the military-friendly survey, and 530 schools received a designation of top 10, gold, silver or bronze.

The Military Friendly designation is sponsored by Viqtory Media, a company that focuses on working with military publications, including the Military Times, which shares news and information about the military.

In 2022, Wright State was also named a Collegiate Purple Star campus by the state of Ohio in recognition of the university’s “excellent job providing a supportive environment for those veterans and service members making the transition to college and the workforce,” said Randy Gardener, chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Also last year, Wright State was named a Best for Vets college by Military Times.

Seth Gordon, Ph.D., director of the Veteran and Military Center (VMC), said he is proud of the Silver Award designation from Military Friendly. He said the VMC strives to be flexible and work to accommodate veteran and active-duty students.

“Wright State is always looking for ways to demonstrate our commitment to our student veteran and military-connected students. Our recent dedication of the Captain Shawn L. English VMC Champions Garden was realized through the collective effort of our extended Wright State community and dedicated alumni,” said Gordon.

Gordon encourages faculty and staff to go the extra mile for students. In September, the Veteran and Military Center began offering a VMC Student Champion co-curricular certification for students, faculty and staff.

Inspired by the work of the university’s Mental Health Task Force, this program incorporates VMC-sponsored trainings with other offices and services to ensure that those seeking to work with veterans have experienced at least 15 hours of training in four areas. They include exposure to military culture, participation in a “Green Zone” training that explores a serious aspect of mental health as it relates to veteran and military-connected students, and completion of Question, Persuade, Refer suicide prevention training and Mental Health First Aid training.

“Military service can serve as a dramatic catalyst for learning and success in other fields for many student veterans and military-connected students,” Gordon said. “We want our staff, faculty and students to be able to recognize early when any student is experiencing the stress of college and juggling their external responsibilities. Student veterans and military-connected students may experience more issues as a result of their previous or current service. Having a population that respects that service and is trained to appropriately address is invaluable.”

Campus partners involved in the VMC Student Champion initiative include the offices of Disability Services, Public Safety and Student Involvement and Leadership.

Wright State also facilitates priority registration for veterans and active-duty students and advocates for veterans and active-duty students to assist in resolving any issues that may arise for students throughout their college career.

According to a new Wall Street Journal/College Pulse national ranking for best value among national colleges and universities, Wright State University is one of the top 400 schools in the nation and No. 2 in the state among Ohio public universities in the value it provides its students.

Universities that performed the best in this ranking kept costs low and put graduates on pathways to valuable careers.

Wright State is proud to be considered one of the top 400 schools in the nation at providing value to its students. In the state, only Ohio State was ranked ahead of Wright State by the Wall Street Journal’s calculation. View the overall rankings.

Guided by research conducted by the public-policy think tank Third Way, the Wall Street Journal’s best-value calculation looked at how quickly a degree from each college paid for its cost through the salary boost it provided its students.

The calculation estimated the net price of a four-year education at each university and compared that to how much higher the median salary of its graduates was 10 years after enrollment than that of high school graduates in its home state. Net price is the average overall cost of attending college for students who received federal financial aid, including tuition and fees, room and board, and books and supplies, taking into account any grants and scholarships.

The best value ranking follows Wright State’s recent national ranking in America’s Best Colleges for 2024 list, which was also conducted by the Wall Street Journal and College Pulse.

The America’s Best Colleges 2024 ranking serves as a guide for prospective students across the nation while recognizing the colleges and universities doing an outstanding job in higher education. The ranking of the top 400 colleges was based on a student and alumni survey and student outcomes metrics.

The student and alumni survey was one of the largest ever independent surveys of college students in the United States. Over 60,000 undergraduate students and recent undergraduate alumni were asked by College Pulse to provide feedback on colleges that are of great value to its students in terms of tuition, learning environment, degree completion and the likelihood of a higher salary after graduation.

Student Outcomes Metrics used a variety of metrics around student outcomes to determine the salary impact compared to similar colleges, the number of years to pay off net price and graduation rates compared to similar colleges. An assessment of the level of diversity on campus was also a part of the analysis.

Future students and their families can explore the Dayton Campus, connect with faculty and current students, and learn why it’s a great time to be a Raider at Wright State University’s next open house.

Raider Open House takes place on Saturday, Oct. 21, in the Student Union. Guests may register to begin their open house experience at 9, 10 or 11 a.m.

Registration information and detailed program schedules are available at wright.edu/raideropenhouse.

Raider Open House is open to any student interested in pursuing a four-year or bachelor’s degree at Wright State.

Wright State University’s nursing program continues to rise in the ranks as among the best in the nation for 2024, according to U.S. News and World Report. Wright State was also ranked in the newest U.S. News category for undergraduate psychology programs.

The undergraduate nursing program offered by Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Service was ranked 263 for 2024, a 30-point jump from last year’s ranking.

The nursing program, which was also named ninth best in the Midwest and third best in Ohio by NursingProcess.org in 2022, offers a three-year nursing degree, which allows students to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in an accelerated timeframe, and a traditional four-year degree.

Boasting relationships with more than 200 medical facilities, including the region’s major health care organizations, rehabilitation centers, county health departments and nursing homes, the nursing program provides students with a diverse clinical experience. Wright State nursing students are required to spend around 200 hours in clinical experiences and complete a preceptorship during which they care directly for patients.

Wright State was ranked 264 for its undergraduate psychology program, which is a new category in this year’s U.S. News rankings.

Offered by the College of Science and Mathematics, Wright State’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology program is in high demand. Psychology is one of the most popular majors for first-time and transfer students and is one of the top producers of graduates annually.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology can choose a concentration in behavioral neuroscience, clinical psychology, cognition and perception and industrial/organizational psychology.

Wright State also continues to be ranked among national universities and top public schools for social mobility, business, engineering and computer science.

U.S. News and World Report bases its rankings on the judgments of deans and faculty members of peer institutions.

Wright State University was named one of America’s Best College’s for 2024 by the Wall Street Journal and College Pulse.

The America’s Best Colleges 2024 ranking serves as a guide for prospective students across the nation while recognizing the colleges and universities doing an outstanding job in higher education. The ranking of the top 400 colleges was based on a student and alumni survey and student outcomes metrics.

The student and alumni survey was one of the largest ever independent surveys of college students in the United States.

Over 60,000 undergraduate students and recent undergraduate alumni were asked by College Pulse to provide feedback on colleges that are of great value to its students in terms of tuition, learning environment, degree completion and the likelihood of a higher salary after graduation.

Student Outcomes Metrics used a variety of metrics around student outcomes to determine the salary impact compared to similar colleges, the number of years to pay off net price and graduation rates compared to similar colleges. An assessment of the level of diversity on campus was also a part of the analysis.

Wright State University was ranked in the top 6.4% out of 20,531 universities worldwide in the 2023 edition of the outcome-based Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings.

“We are thrilled that the Center for World University Rankings has recognized Wright State and the world-class education it provides,” said Susan Schaurer, vice president for enrollment management and student success. “With one of the most affordable tuition rates in the state, the value of a Wright State degree is well-known to students in the region, throughout the state and, with more than 1,000 international students, increasingly around the globe. We are excited for Wright State’s high-caliber academic programs and student outcomes to be recognized alongside so many notable colleges and universities.”

The Center for World University Rankings publishes the largest academic rankings of global universities. The rankings are unique in that they use objective indicators for four key pillars underlying the ranking methodology. These pillars are education, employability, faculty and research, with no reliance on surveys and university data submissions.

The education pillar is based on the academic success of a university’s alumni and measured by the number of alumni who have won prestigious academic distinctions relative to the university’s size.

Employability refers to the professional success of a university’s alumni and is measured by the number of alumni who have held top positions at major companies relative to the university’s size.

Faculty is measured by the number of faculty members who have won prestigious academic distinctions.

Research relies on a number of factors including research output, which is measured by the total number of research papers; high-quality publications, which is measured by the number of research papers appearing in top-tier journals; influence, measured by the number of research papers appearing in highly influential journals; and citations, measured by the number of highly cited research papers.

Equal emphasis is put on student-related and faculty-related indicators. Sixty-two million outcome-based data points were used in this year’s rankings.

Information about applying to Wright State University is available at wright.edu/admissions.

U.S. News & World Report has included Wright State University’s graduate programs in medicine, engineering, computer science, public health, public administration, mathematics and business among the best in the nation for 2023–2024.

The Best Graduate Schools rankings were based on expert opinions about program excellence and statistical indicators that measured the quality of a school’s faculty, research and students.

The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine was ranked 79 overall for Primary Care putting it above some of the nation’s top-10 ranked medical schools in that category, including Johns Hopkins, Yale, Duke and Columbia University.

The Boonshoft School of Medicine was also ranked 13 on the Diversity Index, which tracks enrollment from underrepresented minorities; 70 on the HPSA Measure, which tracks graduates serving in health professional shortage areas; 44 in the Rural Measure category, which tracks graduates practicing direct patient care in rural areas; and 110 in the Research category.

“The rankings provide further evidence that Boonshoft School of Medicine is meeting its mission to train physicians to serve areas of critical need for our state. We are proud that we have such high numbers of graduates training in primary care and working in rural and underserved areas,” said Valerie Weber M.D., dean of the Boonshoft School of Medicine.

Wright State’s overall graduate engineering program was ranked 152 out of the schools surveyed. The Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering was ranked, 130; Master of Science in Computer Engineering, 126; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, 150; Master of Science in Industrial and Human Factors Engineering, 75; Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 151; and the graduate program in materials science and engineering, 102.

“The graduate engineering programs at Wright State are consistently ranked among the strongest in the state,” said Michael Raymer, Ph.D., interim dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. “Our college has a strong commitment to our research and graduate education missions and maintains close ties with local industry and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Our alumni go on to become research leaders in the Dayton region and nationwide.”

Subhashini Ganapathy, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Human Factors Engineering, added, “We are excited to see that we are able to maintain a high rank in engineering programs along with the ranking of #42 in the M.S. in Industrial and Human Factors Engineering online program among all online engineering programs. The opportunities and flexibility we provide to our students makes it a sought-after option to both in-state and out-of-state students.”

Programs at the Raj Soin College of Business and the College of Liberal Arts also made the rankings. These included the part-time Master of Business Administration program, which was ranked 216, and the Master of Public Administration, which was ranked 182.

“The faculty of the Raj Soin College of Business has worked diligently to make sure our program delivers a relevant, rigorous and up-to-date course of study for our MBA students while developing the flexibility of delivery that meets the needs of working professionals,” said Andrew Beauchamp, Ph.D., acting associate dean of the Raj Soin College of Business. “Our students are able to mix and match modalities from face-to-face to totally online to hybrid mixes of the two. We take the Wright State University mission to heart by offering many opportunities throughout the MBA program to empower all students to excel in their lives and chosen careers through integrated learning, research and experience.”

Daniel Warshawsky, Ph.D., associate professor of geography and director of the Master of Public Administration program, said, “The ranking reflects our strengths as a program that is nationally accredited in line with NASPAA’s rigorous standards, committed to student success through individualized faculty attention and high graduation rates, and recognized for job placement in a range of public service positions across the region.”

Additional rankings included the Master of Science in Mathematics, 160; Master of Science in Computer Science, 161; and Master of Public Health, 136.

“The Computer Science and Engineering programs continue to provide a great education for our students as supported by these rankings among others,” said Thomas Wischgoll, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. “There is a strong demand for graduates from these programs in the local region and beyond providing great opportunities for our students

“We are pleased to be recognized for program excellence in public health,” said Marietta Orlowski, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences. “Our graduate program operates in partnership with 11 local health districts, and our faculty are able to leverage these relationships to create student learning experiences that often leads to new career employment and advancement.”

U.S. News based its rankings on quality assessments by peers and recruiters, student selectivity, faculty resources and research activity. The data for the rankings came from statistical surveys of more than 2,150 programs and from reputation surveys sent to more than 23,200 academics and professionals, conducted in the fall of 2022 and early 2023.

Wright State University’s Lake Campus was named one of the Best Accredited Colleges in 2023 for its Associate of Arts in Psychology.

Best Accredited Colleges rankings are created using a proprietary system that includes data from the U.S. Department of Education and individual program details with a focus on quality and affordability over selective or exclusive programs.

Criteria considered in the rankings include financial aid, alternative tuition plans, tuition cost, retention rates, student-faculty ratio, admittance rates, support and resources, transfer credit programs, loan default rates and graduation rates.

Josh Ricker, Ph.D., an instructor of psychology at the Lake Campus, said multiple aspects of the program played a role in the ranking, including the ability to offer a broad range of psychology courses that give students multiple outlets to determine which area of psychology they would like to pursue.

“We also make a concerted effort to establish relationships with mental health organizations around the community,” Ricker said. “Forging these relationships provides our students with many opportunities for volunteer work, internships and hands-on experience in the field. Being a smaller institution really allows us to focus on our students as individuals and fine tune our actions to fit their needs.”

Dave Hochstein, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology, said Lake Campus’ associate degree in psychology provides students with a foundation for success in both career opportunities and additional educational opportunities.

“Communication and writing skills are critical skills for both,” Hochstein said. “Being able to find relevant research, understand it and turn it into something that is valuable and easy for the general population to understand are also valuable skills for any career or additional higher educational achievements.”

Lake Campus students who receive an associate degree in psychology will be prepared to tackle a variety of fields including the arts, business management, conflict mediation, consulting, counseling and therapy, criminal justice, education, engineering, human resources, government, marketing, the military, public service, rehabilitation, sales, social policy and sports.

Students have also gone on to earn bachelor’s and graduate degrees, pursue careers with the Ohio Department of Social Services and the Mercer County Board of Developmental Disabilities and work on opioid addiction prevention and strategies in Ohio.

U.S. News & World Report has named Wright State University’s online graduate programs in engineering, business and nursing as among the best in the nation for 2023.

Rankings are based on instructor engagement with students, student excellence, student services and technology, expert opinion and faculty credentials and training. Scores were calculated using data that the programs reported to U.S. News in a statistical survey and from data collected in a separate peer reputation survey.

Wright State’s ranked programs include the Master of Science in Industrial and Human Factors Engineering program, which is ranked No. 42. The program, which is offered by the in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, is ranked third highest in Ohio ahead of schools such as Ohio University and University of Toledo.

Industrial and systems engineers have their hand in virtually every kind of business, from designing products to getting them to market through the creative application of mathematics, science, business and human factors skills. They analyze, improve and make more efficient complex systems in manufacturing, health care, supply chain and other areas, keeping in mind the role humans play in such systems.

The faculty in the Master of Science in Industrial and Human Factors Engineering program are dedicated to student success and are available evenings and weekends to answer questions and provide less than a 24-hour turnaround. New lecture videos are produced each semester providing a rich student experience.

Because of Wright State’s proximity to Dayton, a technological hub in the region, students are afforded greater opportunities to gain exposure to some of the top experts in the field, working with cutting-edge technology.

“The Industrial and Human Factors Engineering program is very relevant to the region and the nation’s interests, and providing a high-quality online program enhances the opportunities for the students,” said Subhashini Ganapathy, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Human Factors Engineering.

U.S. News also ranked the Master of Business Administration program (MBA) in the Raj Soin College of Business No. 132 overall and Best for Veterans at No. 97. Wright State’s Master of Business (non-MBA) Program was ranked at No. 54.

Wright State’s MBA program is constructed around an online learning community to create an atmosphere of collaboration. Students matriculate through the curriculum with minimal face-to-face commitment for the student.

Students can complete the program regardless of their geographic location and at the pace they desire, from one year for those who attend full-time to a maximum of five years.

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, DHL, FedEx, Amazon, Honda, Speedway, Crown and many other businesses and organizations have sent employees to Wright State’s online graduate business programs. Nearly every midsized firm in the region and many throughout Ohio employ Wright State’s more than 4,000 MBA alumni.

Wright State’s online master of science program with a concentration in nursing was ranked No. 141 nationally. The graduate nursing program has strong community partnerships and an outstanding reputation in the region, fostering excellent clinical placement opportunities.

The online modality of the program enables students to advance their nursing careers while continuing to work as a nurse.

Wright State offers six nurse practitioner (NP) specialty track concentrations in the master’s degree program: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP, Family NP, Neonatal NP, Pediatric NP — Acute Care, Pediatric NP — Primary Care and Psychiatric Mental Health NP. In addition, the M.S. program offers a unique concentration in the administration of nursing and health care systems.

The overall national certification rate for the nurse practitioner specialty tracks in 2020 and 2021 was 94%. The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track and Family Nurse Practitioner track had an impressive 100% pass rate in 2020 and 2021.

The Princeton Review has named Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business as one of the nation’s top graduate programs for aspiring entrepreneurs, ranking it 39th overall and eighth in the Midwest in 2023.

The ranking is based on a survey of administrators at nearly 300 schools offering entrepreneurship studies. The survey, which contained more than 60 questions, was analyzed using over 40 survey data points to select the schools and tally their rankings.

Wright State’s ranking was based on its Master of Business Administration and its New Venture Creation concentration.

“Our New Venture Creation MBA concentration prepares students to build a successful new business from the ground up,” said Thomas Traynor, Ph.D., dean of the Raj Soin College of Business. “Our graduates know how to capitalize on new ideas and build a complete business plan for a successful launch, guided by professors with experience in cultivating new businesses. This is the same approach that we have used in the development of our new Bachelor of Science in Business Entrepreneurship major and entrepreneurship minor.”

The New Venture Creation MBA concentration features advanced topics in innovation and entrepreneurship to help increase skills and further career goals. It focuses on the economics of innovation, including the technological change, economic growth, globalization and long-wave cycles that affect innovation in business and organizations. It also offers also courses on technology-based ventures and entrepreneurship.

The Princeton Review, which is not affiliated with Princeton University, is a leading tutoring, test prep and college admission services company.

For the second time in as many years that the business magazine has compiled rankings in the category, Fortune has ranked Wright State University’s part-time MBA program among the nation’s best for 2022-2023.

The Master of Business Administration program, offered by the Wright State Raj Soin College of Business, was ranked No. 56 out of the nation’s top 59 programs and is the only Dayton-area program included in the ranking.

“These top part-time MBA degree programs not only offer top-notch curriculums and access to world-class business school professors, but they also have a track record of seeing their alumni climb to the tops of the Fortune 500 world,” said Fortune.

The rankings were based on completed questionnaires from the schools along with data from companies and executives. Components used to compile the final rankings included the strength of the incoming class, average GPA, years of work experience and the number of MBA alumni who are executives.

“We are very proud to receive this recognition,” said Thomas Traynor, Ph.D., dean of the Raj Soin College of Business. “This, together with our other national commendations, help us spread the word about our excellent degree programs and the high level of respect that top employers place on the Wright State MBA.”

Wright State’s Master of Business Administration Program develops managers and leaders whose understanding and vision encompass the total organization. Graduates work effectively within and across functional areas and understand the entire organization and its environment.

Raj Soin College of Business faculty members are recognized in academia for their research and selected by businesses for consultation. In addition, the College of Business has modern and fully integrated classroom technology as well as state-of-the-art online learning infrastructure.

Earlier this year, Fortune also included the Raj Soin College of Business on its list of Best Online MBA Programs. A total of 108 online Master of Business Administration programs were selected for this honor.

Wright State University was ranked as a top college with Gilman scholars by the U.S. Department of State for 2020-2021, taking first place in the medium-sized college category.

The goal of the Gilman International Scholarship Program is to broaden the U.S. student population that studies and interns abroad by providing scholarships to outstanding undergraduates who, due to financial constraints, might not otherwise participate.

“Wright State University makes it a priority to provide accessible study abroad and international internship opportunities for every student,” said President Sue Edwards, Ph.D. “We are especially proud of the collaborative efforts of our University Center for International Education and Office of Disability Services to expand education abroad experiences for students with disabilities. Wright State’s strong participation in the Gilman Scholarship program is a testament to our students’ desire to enhance their education with life-changing learning experiences around the world.”

Since the program’s establishment in 2001, more than 1,300 U.S. institutions have sent more than 36,000 Gilman scholars to 160 countries around the globe.

“We have had over 30 recipients of the Gilman Scholarship since we began workshops and proactive advising of students in 2018,” said Michelle Streeter-Ferrari, director of the University Center for International Education (UCIE). “This effort has been led by Joy Wanderi, associate director in the University Center for International Education, and executed by our study abroad team. Receiving this top recognition for the years of the COVID-19 pandemic speaks volumes to the resilience of our Wright State students to adapt to changing circumstances and still pursue their dreams of an international education.”

Wanderi said it is important that students know the Gilman Scholarship is available and that UCIE will work with them to help navigate the application process.

“Gilman is an important scholarship and has allowed our Pell-eligible students to experience the world and put them on the map,” she said. “It takes effort and writing winning essays is challenging. However, we work closely with our students to help them showcase their best work. We are super proud of our students.”

Students can learn more about the scholarship and study abroad opportunities at the International Education Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Atrium.

The next deadline to apply for the Gillman Scholarship is March 7, 2023. Interested students should contact the Wright State study abroad team at studyabroad@wright.edu or visit studyabroad.wright.edu to learn more about study abroad opportunities and funding through Gilman and other programs.

Wright State University was named a 2022 Best for Vets college by Military Times, ranking 194 overall and 35 in the Midwest.

The rankings use student success metrics such as completion, retention, persistence and GPA as the most important factors in determining the relative rankings followed closely by the range of military-specific resources and financial assistance available to students. Admissions and registration policies, human resources and assorted miscellaneous considerations also factor into the scoring rubric.

Wright State serves close to 600 veteran and military-connected students per semester.

Seth Gordon, Ph.D., director of the Wright State Veteran and Military Center (VMC), said that one of the reasons that Wright State is successful is that the university strives to create an environment that makes student veterans feel like Wright State wants them and that they belong here.

“The VMC’s most important function is providing support for student veterans, both guard and reservists, as well as their spouses and dependents using GI Bill benefits or other military educational benefits,” Gordon said. “We also try to create a welcoming atmosphere in our space and provide programming that seeks to connect student veterans to each other as well as other campus resources.”

Shannon Hansen, a U.S. Air Force veteran majoring in English with a concentration in professional and technical writing, said that Wright State was the obvious choice for her.

“I was worried about fitting in as I am older than the average student. Also, with my PTSD challenges, I worried about interacting with so many people. The VMC has helped me through all of that,” Hansen said. “While the environment is conducive to studying and providing a safe space, it is the people who work there that make it the amazing place it is. They have listened to me vent, helped me through obstacles, encouraged me to be me by accepting me on my level, just as I am, understanding how difficult it is to ask and accept help. Without the support of the VMC, I am not sure I would be able to navigate this next chapter of my life at Wright State.”

Arden Reimer, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran majoring in photography and minoring in history, said the VMC is an excellent resource.

“It can be a quiet space for study, a collaborative space for those looking for somewhere to meet and a place to bond during the frequent events,” Reimer said. “It provides an opportunity for veterans to get to know those who can help resolve any sort of veteran-specific issues at Wright State.”

Wright State has also been recognized for its military-friendly service with a Military Friendly Bronze Award, from Victory Media, which focuses on working with military publications including the Military Times news organization.

The Ohio Department of Higher Education also named Wright State a Collegiate Purple Star campus for its efforts to create a supportive and inclusive environment for military-connected students.

U.S. News and World Report has named Wright State University’s undergraduate engineering (among schools that also offer doctorates), undergraduate computer science, undergraduate nursing and undergraduate business programs as among the best in the nation for 2022.

Additionally, Wright State received rankings in the Top Public Schools and National Universities categories as well as recognition in U.S. News’ newest category, Social Mobility.

U.S. News describes top social mobility performers as those universities that are more successful than others at advancing social mobility by enrolling and graduating large proportions of disadvantaged students awarded Pell Grants.

The magazine based its rankings on the judgments of deans and faculty members of peer institutions.

U.S. News ranked Wright State’s undergraduate programs in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at 150 for engineering programs offering a doctorate degree and 194 for computer science.

The college offers well-equipped educational laboratories, excellent faculty, small class sizes, opportunities for undergraduate participation in funded research projects and a flexible program for working professionals.

The College of Engineering and Computer Science also offers unique opportunities for collaborative research with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and its research facilities, Reynolds and Reynolds, Leidos, Ball Aerospace, the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Science Foundation and other institutions.

Graduates of the engineering and computer science programs are in exceedingly high demand and command some of the highest salaries among all undergraduate majors in the Dayton region and nationally.

The undergraduate program offered by the Raj Soin College of Business was ranked 247.

Tom Traynor, Ph.D. and dean of the college said the ranking shows the Raj Soin College of Business is in the top half of AACSB accredited business schools and the top 15% of U.S. business schools.

With an enrollment of approximately 1,100 undergraduate students and 400 graduate students, the Raj Soin College of Business holds accreditations in business and accountancy from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International and in management information systems from ABET.

The Raj Soin College of Business has a long tradition of developing influential business leaders in the region and beyond.

Through collaboration with the business community and alumni, the college continues to launch new academic programs and expand career opportunities for students by offering the benefits of a comprehensive business program and a diverse student body. At the same time, small class sizes and supportive faculty offer students the individual attention they need to excel.

The undergraduate nursing program at Wright State’s School of Nursing, Kinesiology and Health Sciences was ranked 293.

The school offers a three-year nursing program that allows adult learners to obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing in an accelerated timeframe. Wright State will also continue to offer the traditional four-year program in addition to the three-year nursing program.

Wright State’s 2021 National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rate was 84.85%, higher than the national average of 82.48% and the Ohio average of 79.07%.

Wright State University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is ranked the ninth-best in the Midwest and second in Ohio by NursingProcess.org.

NursingProcess.org said Wright State’s School of Nursing, Kinesiology and Health Sciences provides students with a dynamic nursing program that serves as a base for lifelong learning and serves local, regional, national and global communities.

The website highlighted the diverse clinical experiences that Wright State undergraduate nursing students receive. Students spend around 200 hours in clinical experiences and are required to complete a preceptorship during which they care directly for patients in one of the region’s hospitals while being supervised by a registered nurse.

The School of Nursing, Kinesiology and Health Sciences has relationships with more than 200 medical facilities, including with the region’s major health care organizations, rehabilitation centers, county health departments and nursing homes.

“The program guides you into utilizing effective interprofessional communication methods, manage health care informatics and implement core nursing practices within ethical and legal guidelines,” NursingProcess.org said.

Nursing.Process.org helps potential nursing students simplify their search for nursing institutions of higher education by giving them access to nursing and career information.

The website evaluated 660 schools offering nursing programs when compiling its list of best B.S.N. programs in the Midwest. Programs were ranked based on National Council of State Boards Licensing Examination (NCLEX) pass rates, academic quality, the nursing school’s reputation and affordability.

Wright State’s NCLEX-RN pass rate in 2021 was 84.85%, which was higher than both the nation and state of Ohio average.

Earlier this year, the School of Nursing, Kinesiology, and Health Sciences was ranked No. 3 among NursingProcess.org’s 10 Best Accredited Nursing Schools in Ohio for 2022.

Starting this fall, Wright State will offer a three-year undergraduate nursing degree at the Dayton Campus. The Lake Campus will continue to offer a four-year B.S.N.

The three-year B.S.N. is designed to help students to graduate and enter the workforce more quickly and help fill a critical need for professional nurses in the Dayton region. The three-year degree schedule will allow nursing students to graduate in eight or nine semesters.

Students also have opportunities to collaborate and conduct research with students and faculty from other health programs in Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services.

Wright State’s B.S.N. program prepares self-directed graduates to work in a number of settings and in collaboration with other health professionals to coordinate and improve the health care of individuals, families and communities.

Wright State’s baccalaureate degree program in nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing. Graduates of the prelicensure pathways are eligible to sit for the National Council of State Boards Licensing Examination (NCLEX) to become licensed as registered nurses.

Learn more about Wright State’s three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program.

Wright State University was named a Collegiate Purple Star campus, a new designation established by the Ohio Department of Higher Education to recognize Ohio colleges and universities for their efforts to support students with military backgrounds.

The first group of Collegiate Purple Star campuses was announced on May 26 by Randy Gardner, chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education.

“The Veteran and Military Center at Wright State has done an excellent job providing a supportive environment for those veterans and service members making the transition to college and the workforce,” Gardner said. “Wright State is a very deserving recipient of the Collegiate Purple Star designation.”

Wright State President Sue Edwards, Ph.D., said, “Wright State is extremely honored to be among the first Universities in Ohio to achieve the Purple Star Designation. It highlights our steadfast commitment to support our brave active-duty military members, veterans, and their families. As a public institution of higher education, it is not only our duty but our honor to ensure those that served our great nation have access to quality educational opportunities that meets their educational needs.”

Ohio public and independent colleges and universities are recognized as Collegiate Purple Star campuses for offering military-connected students a supportive and inclusive community.

The awards advance the work started by Ohio’s PreK–12 school system to create a Purple Star designation for military-friendly schools. Ohio is the first state in the nation to offer these designations, the Ohio Department of Higher Education said.

Seth Gordon, Ph.D., director of Wright State’s Veteran and Military Center, said, “This designation exists, in part, because of the work that Amanda Watkins did as the associate director of the VMC and the co-chair of the Ohio Veterans Education Council several years ago. Her attention to detail permeates our application’s ability to meet the requirements in terms of policy, procedures and digital infrastructure.”

Gordon said the application process for the Collegiate Purple Star program required him to take a closer look at some items he had never explored in detail.

The Veteran and Military Center provides a welcoming space on campus for veteran and military-connected students where they can relax and study together.

“It made me realize that the support for student veterans and military-connected students is campus-wide — and we all need to celebrate this achievement because we earned it together,” he said.

Wright State has long been recognized as a welcoming campus for veterans and other military-connected students.

The university served about 700 veterans and military-connected students, including those on active duty and serving in the National Guard and Reserve, during the 2021–22 academic year. The university offers an array of resources to help those students on campus.

The Veteran and Military Center is a 4,500-square-foot area in Allyn Hall that provides a welcoming space on campus for veteran and military-connected students where they can relax and study together and helps them feel like they belong at Wright State. The VMC is designed to efficiently provide support services for veteran and military-connected students.

“Our overarching goal is to meet the needs of military-connected students and make sure they feel satisfied and supportive,” Gordon said. “The VMC contributes to a feeling of belonging by creating an environment of trust and connectedness for our students. We want to be genuinely military friendly in both designation and deed.”

The center advocates for veterans and active-duty students and assists them with issues that may arise for students during their time at Wright State.

Wright State supports students interested in careers as officers in the military through the Army ROTC Raider Battalion and Air Force ROTC Detachment 643.

The university delivers high-quality career service counseling and helps veterans connect with other students through campus events and activities, student organizations and through the VMC.

The university facilitates priority registration for all veterans and military-connected service members, including active-duty students and those in the National Guard and Reserves.

Wright State awards education credits for military training and experience from all branches of the U.S. military.

Wright State supports students interested in careers as officers in the military through the Army ROTC Raider Battalion and Air Force ROTC Detachment 643.

In recent years, Wright State’s Veteran and Military Alumni Society has increased its activities by sponsoring a welcome back to campus mixer and organizing fundraising events and career events for recent alumni.

The Wright State University Raj Soin College of Business has been selected by Fortune magazine as one of its “Best Online MBAs” in the country for 2022.

A total of 108 online Master of Business Administration programs were selected for this honor.

This is the second time Fortune has published its list of the Best Online MBA Programs. “We set out to find online MBA degree programs that both prepare distance learners for the business world and launch them into good career paths,” the magazine said.

“Our outstanding faculty and staff deserve to be proud to have earned this honor from Fortune,” said Thomas Traynor, Ph.D., dean of the Raj Soin College of Business. “Students, alumni and employers have long considered our business school outstanding. This confirmation by a major national business publication is very gratifying.”

Wright State’s Master of Business Administration Program develops managers and leaders whose understanding and vision encompass the total organization. Graduates work effectively within and across functional areas and understand the entire organization and its environment.

Raj Soin College of Business faculty members are recognized in academia for their research and selected by businesses for consultation. In addition, the College of Business has modern and fully integrated classroom technology as well as state-of-the-art online learning infrastructure.

Recently, the Raj Soin College of Business was also recognized by both Fortune magazine and U.S. News & World Report as offering one of the nation’s best part-time MBA programs.

When it comes to diversity, the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine is the best in Ohio and the 13th best in the nation among 125 similar schools, based on rankings 2022 by U.S. News and World Report.

U.S. News ranked each medical school based on the percentage of its fall 2021 total enrollment as reported to U.S. News of students from underrepresented minority populations and how that percentage compares with state and national race-ethnic-group proportions.

“At BSOM, our mission is to create the physician workforce of the future,” said Valerie Weber, M.D., dean of the Boonshoft School of Medicine. “We know that by creating a workforce that reflects society, we will improve health care quality for Ohio and beyond, and therefore we are committed to admitting medical students reflecting the many dimensions of diversity. Our students, who predominantly come from Ohio, are stellar young people who, in high numbers, remain in Ohio and choose primary care and other much-needed specialties.”

Lakia Young, director of admissions at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, said that the school has had a “longstanding interest in educating a culturally diverse student population. The recognition by U.S News and World Report shines a light on the work that we have been doing for over 40 years.”

“Not only should medical student and physician demographics reflect the national population, but studies show that racial and ethnic minority physicians are more likely to practice primary care and serve underserved communities,” Young said. “We look forward to continuing to matriculate a culturally diverse student body and educating future physicians who will provide patient-focused care and improve the health of their communities.”

In addressing the diversity issue, the Association of American Medical Colleges said, “Medical school leaders have embraced diversity and inclusion as key components of achieving their institutions’ missions, visions and goals. … A shared desire for change, aided by a growing number of resources, will enable medical schools and academic health centers to assess their institutional culture and climate and improve their capacity for diversity and inclusion.”

In the case of the Boonshoft School of Medicine, it’s already addressing the need for diversity.

The Wright State University Raj Soin College of Business received two prominent rankings for 2022, as one of the Most Affordable Entrepreneurship Colleges and as one of the country’s Best Online Master’s Programs in Information Systems.

Wright State’s entrepreneurship program was ranked No. 53 out of the nation’s top 100 best affordable programs, higher than those at universities such as Michigan State and Ohio State, according to University Headquarters.

Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, University Headquarters is an independent educational organization that helps students find the best colleges for themselves and plan career paths. The group based its rankings on the cost of admission, retention rate, graduation rate, estimated graduating salary and other factors.

The Raj Soin College of Business offers a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship and an entrepreneurship minor. The Entrepreneurship Program prepares graduates with courses geared toward experiential learning, giving students the opportunity to apply learned concepts to real-world situations.

“The knowledge and experiences gained by entrepreneurship majors will support our students’ efforts to create successful new venture startups,” said Kendall Goodrich, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Marketing and director of the Entrepreneurship Program. “Also, entrepreneurship majors are in high demand at larger companies, which are looking to launch new initiatives or maintain their entrepreneurial culture.”

Goodrich said that students gain experience by working with local businesses and solving real business challenges. Students also develop business plans for local startups or even cultivate their new venture ideas as part of regular courses.

Students work closely with the local “entrepreneurial ecosystem’” of entrepreneurs and organizations such as the Small Business Development Center, the small business incubator that is The Entrepreneurs Center, Air Force Research Laboratory and the Wright Brothers Institute, Goodrich said.

The student-led Entrepreneurship Club features business speakers, facilitates networking and mentoring with local executives and sponsors team projects to support new venture development.

In addition, the Raj Soin College of Business has been ranked number 15 out of the 21 best schools for its online Master of Information Systems by OnlineMastersDegrees.org.

“Out of 7,700 schools analyzed, only 21 schools were ranked, of which Wright State’s masters in information systems program placed 15th,” said Daniel A. Asamoah, Ph.D., associate professor of information systems and interim chair of the Department of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management. “That is a huge achievement.”

Asamoah added, “Our ranking among some of the top schools is a testament to a continual effort by students, faculty and staff in ensuring that our program remains robust and relevant to the information systems industry’s ever-changing terrain and job skills requirements. It is a significant honor to the Information Systems Program and the Raj Soin College of Business.”

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U.S. News & World Report has included Wright State University’s graduate programs in medicine, engineering, computer science, public health, biological sciences, psychology, social work, public administration and business among the best in the nation for 2023.

The Best Graduate Schools rankings were based on expert opinion about program excellence and statistical indicators that measured the quality of a school’s faculty, research and students.

The Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine was ranked No. 78 out of 124 schools surveyed for its primary medicine program, No. 95 out of 124 schools for its research, and No. 126 out of 190 schools for its Master of Public Health program.

“It’s gratifying to see the Boonshoft School of Medicine be recognized for its excellence in primary care,” said Valerie Weber, M.D., dean of the Boonshoft School of Medicine. “This year, 38 percent of our graduates matched into primary care specialties, and over a third of our graduates remain in Ohio for training. That means our school is meeting our mission of training physicians to serve the needs of Ohioans.”

The School of Professional Psychology (SOPP) graduate program ranked 129 out of 231 schools surveyed.  It was tied with several other schools, including City University of New York, Texas Tech, and Loyola University.

LaTrelle Jackson, Ph.D., SOPP interim dean, said, “It’s exciting to see the noteworthy ranking reflect how well our robust curriculum, exceptional clinical training, and stellar faculty prepare our graduates for real-world impact. Wright State benefits from the SOPP’s strong reputation and community connections since our students train in regional practicum sites – offering clinical, assessment, educational, and consultation services.”

The university’s graduate psychology program was ranked No. 185 out of 331 schools; public administration was ranked No. 193 out of 267 schools; biology was ranked No. 203 out of 290 schools; social work was ranked No. 227 out of 296 schools; and the part-time Master of Business Administration program was ranked in the 212 to 278 range.

Daniel Warshawsky, Ph.D., associate professor of geography and director of the Master of Public Administration program, said, “The ranking of our MPA program at Wright State reflects our sustained reputation within the region as a program that is nationally accredited in line with NASPAA’s rigorous standards, committed to student success through individualized faculty attention and high graduation rates, and recognized for excellent job placement in public service positions in local government and the nonprofit sector.”

Kathrin Engisch, Ph.D., interim dean of the College of Science and Mathematics, said, “The Biological Sciences Master of Science provides an extraordinary breadth of research areas for students interested in conservation of prairies and wetlands to the genetics of model organisms, and graduates are well prepared for careers in environmental preservation, health care, and environmental and biomedical research. We are justifiably proud of the extraordinary breadth of the biology master’s program in the College of Science and Mathematics.”

Wright State’s overall graduate engineering program was ranked in the 152 to 200 range, out of 200 schools surveyed. Computer science was ranked No. 159 out of 199 schools; industrial engineering was ranked No. 76 out of 98 schools; computer engineering No. 121 out of 146 schools; and biomedical engineering No. 124 out of 142 schools.

“Wright State’s graduate engineering programs continue to be ranked among the strongest in the state,” said Brian Rigling, Ph.D., dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. “This is reflective of our college’s commitment to our research and graduate education missions and our strong ties with local industry and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Our alumni go on to become research leaders in the Dayton region and nationwide.”

U.S. News based its rankings on quality assessments by peers and recruiters, student selectivity, faculty resources and research activity. The data for the rankings came from statistical surveys of more than 2,150 programs and from reputation surveys sent to more than 23,200 academics and professionals, conducted in fall 2021 and early 2022.

Wright State University prides itself on its accessibility for students from all walks of life. This week, the university was once again recognized for its military-friendly service with a Military Friendly Bronze Award.

This year, over 1,800 schools participated in the military-friendly survey and 665 schools received a designation of top ten, gold, silver, or bronze, according to the Military Friendly website. Wright State received a bronze designation. Wright State exceeds Military Friendly’s standards in financial aid, graduation and career assistance, and military student support and retention. Just over 280 schools received a gold designation.

The Wright State Veteran and Military Center will display a plaque with the new bronze award.

Seth Gordon, Ph.D., director of the Veteran and Military Center (VMC), said he is proud to have the designation. He said that the VMC strives to be flexible and work to accommodate veteran and active-duty students.

“It’s nice to get the designation, it’s better to be a point of contact for student veterans and provide support,” Gordon said. “I’m really grateful for our designation as Military Friendly. I’m much more grateful for the work we do every day.”

Gordon encourages faculty and staff to go the extra mile for students and offers training to faculty to help them work effectively with active-duty students through deployment or other drill requirements.

The university also facilitates priority registration for veterans and active-duty students and advocates for veterans and active-duty students to assist in resolving any issues that may arise for students throughout their career at Wright State.

“I want to make sure the student veterans are having their needs met and our students feel satisfied. The VMC contributes to a feeling of belonging and knowing that someone has their back,” Gordon said. “We want to be genuinely military friendly in both designation and deed.”

The Military Friendly designation is sponsored by Victory Media, a company that focuses on working with military publications including the Military Times, which shares news and information about the military.

Recently, Military Friendly revealed a Military Friendly Spouse designation, which Gordon said Wright State will pursue next year.

U.S. News & World Report has named Wright State University’s online graduate programs in engineering and business as among the best in the nation for 2022.

Wright State’s ranked programs include the Industrial and Human Factors Engineering Program in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. It was ranked No. 30 out of 105 ranked programs, up from its ranking of No. 37 in 2021 and No. 41 in 2019.

The ranking put the program ahead of those at Duke University, the University of Virginia and Villanova. Wright State’s program was second in Ohio, ahead of schools such as the University of Cincinnati, University of Dayton and Case Western Reserve University.

The magazine also ranked the Master of Business Administration Program, the Master of Information Systems, and Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management in the Raj Soin College of Business.

The magazine based its rankings on instructor engagement with students, student excellence, student services and technology, expert opinion and faculty credentials and training. Scores were calculated using data that the programs reported to U.S. News in a statistical survey and from data collected in a separate peer reputation survey.

Wright State’s Industrial and Human Factors Engineering Program (IHE) offers a highly customizable degree. It prepares working professionals towards effective design and operation of a variety of systems in health care, manufacturing, aerospace, distribution, retail and many others.

Industrial and systems engineers have their hand in virtually every kind of business, from designing products to getting them to market through the creative application of mathematics, science, business and human factors skills. They analyze, improve and make more efficient complex systems in manufacturing, health care, supply chain and other areas, keeping in mind the role humans play in such systems.

The program’s faculty are dedicated to student success and are available evenings and weekends to answer questions and provide less than a 24-hour turnaround. New lecture videos are produced each semester providing a rich student experience.

Graduates are employed by Google, Honda, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Aptima, Cardinal Health, Kroger, Siemens, LexisNexis, General Electric and others.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected a 14% increase in employment for industrial engineers by 2030 and says the average salary is about $93,000.

U.S. News ranked Wright State’s online Master of Information Systems and Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program No. 45 out of 164 ranked schools, the highest-ranked program in Ohio.

The program employs a problem-solving approach that uses a blend of real-life experiences, case material and simulations. All students complete an industry capstone project that directly returns value to the sponsoring organization. Most courses include weekly discussion topics among students.

The program’s support for veterans and active-duty military was ranked No. 24 out of 39 ranked programs. The rankings were based on affordability, financial benefits, program reputation, faculty credentials, retention rates and graduate debt loads.

U.S. News ranked Wright State’s MBA program No. 146 out of 326 ranked schools.

Wright State’s MBA program is constructed around an online learning community to create an atmosphere of collaboration. Students matriculate through the curriculum with a minimal face-to-face commitment for the student.

Students can complete the program regardless of their geographic location and at the pace they desire, from one year for those who attend full time to a maximum of five years.

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, DHL, FedEx, Amazon, Honda, Speedway, Crown and many other businesses and organizations have sent employees to Wright State’s online graduate business programs. Nearly every midsized firm in the region and many throughout Ohio employ Wright State’s more than 4,000 MBA alumni.

Wright State University’s part-time MBA program has been ranked among the nation’s best for 2022 by Fortune, the business magazine’s first-ever rankings in that category.

The MBA program, offered by the Wright State Raj Soin College of Business, was ranked No. 66 out of the nation’s top 70 programs. The magazine invited a total of 150 part-time Master of Business Administration programs to participate in the rankings but ranked only 70.

“These top part-time MBA degree programs not only offer top-notch curriculums and access to world-class business school professors, but they also have a track record of seeing their alumni climb to the tops of the Fortune 500 world,” said Fortune.

The rankings were based on completed questionnaires from the schools along with data from companies and executives. Components used to compile the final rankings included strength of the incoming class, average GPA, years of work experience and the number of MBA alumni who are executives.

“We are very proud to receive this recognition,” said Thomas Traynor, Ph.D., dean of the Raj Soin College of Business. “This together with our other national commendations help us spread the word about our excellent degree programs and the high level of respect that top employers place on the Wright State University MBA.”

Wright State’s Master of Business Administration Program develops managers and leaders whose understanding and vision encompass the total organization. Graduates work effectively within and across functional areas and understand the entire organization and its environment.

Raj Soin College of Business faculty members are recognized in academia for their research and selected by businesses for consultation. In addition, the College of Business has modern and fully integrated classroom technology as well as state-of-the-art online learning infrastructure.

The Princeton Review also chose the Raj Soin College of Business for its list of Best Business Schools for 2021, an evaluation of on-campus MBA programs at 244 business schools. The list was based on a combination of institutional and student survey data, including career outcomes, admissions selectivity and academic rigor. In addition, The Princeton Review named the college’s MBA among the Top 50 graduate programs in Entrepreneurship (No. 42) based on the program’s New Venture concentration.

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The Wright State University Raj Soin College of Business is one of the nation’s most outstanding business schools, offering a top on-campus MBA program, according to The Princeton Review.

The education services company chose the Raj Soin College of Business for its Best Business Schools for 2022, an evaluation of on-campus MBA programs at a select 241 business schools out of the 521 schools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and less than 25% of all business degree-offering schools.

“This honor is a true testament to our faculty, staff, as well as our intelligent and industrious students and alumni,” said Thomas Traynor, Ph.D., dean of the Raj Soin College of Business. “We have been the only business school in the greater Dayton region to be honored with Princeton Review’s Best Business Schools designation for several years and are proud that Princeton Review’s thorough review process continues to recognize our excellence.”

The list, which was released Dec. 14, was based on a combination of institutional and student survey data, including career outcomes, admissions selectivity and academic rigor.

The MBA program at Wright State provides an in-depth, multidisciplinary understanding of business while emphasizing ethics and sustainability and a global perspective.

“We recommend Wright State as an excellent choice for an aspiring MBA,” said Rob Franek, editor-in-chief of The Princeton Review.

The company chose the schools for its 2022 list based on data from the company’s surveys of administrators at business schools during the 2020-21 academic year. The administrator survey, which numbered more than 300 questions, covered topics from academic offerings and admission requirements to data about current students as well as graduates’ employment.

“What makes our Best Business Schools list unique is that we factor in data from our surveys of students attending the schools about their campus and classroom experiences,” said Franek. “For our 2022 list we tallied surveys of more than 18,900 students at 241 business schools.”

The Princeton Review’s 80-question student survey asked students about their school’s academics, student body and campus life as well as about themselves and their career plans. The student surveys were conducted during the 2020-21, 2019-20 and 2018–19 academic years.

Wright State students said the Raj Soin College of Business offers a great education for an affordable price. In addition to a traditional full-time MBA, the Raj Soin College of Business offers cohort MBA programs that meet in the evenings or on the weekends to accommodate the needs of working students.

Students said they appreciate they can get a great education without sacrificing too much of their work life, that Wright State is very commuter-friendly and that selecting classes online is easy and convenient.

Students said classes foster innovation and creativity and that lectures and discussions revolve around real-world experiences. They said the workload is challenging but manageable and that most professors are top-notch and help students become well-rounded business professionals.

The Princeton Review did not rank the on-campus MBA programs overall, from 1 to 241, or name one business school best overall. All schools that participated in The Princeton Review Best Business Schools for 2022 survey project were considered for the lists. Schools that did not participate were not considered.

In November, The Princeton Review named the Raj Soin College of Business as one of the nation’s top colleges for aspiring entrepreneurs. The college was ranked No. 46 among schools for graduate entrepreneurship studies in 2021. Wright State’s ranking was based on its New Venture Creation concentration in the Master of Business Administration Program.

The Raj Soin College of Business is one of the select business schools to simultaneously hold the designations of AACSB accredited, Princeton Review Best Business School and be ranked by U.S. News and World Report as having an online MBA and specialized online master’s in business programs that are also among the nation’s best.

The accountancy degree program at Wright State University has been named among the finest in the nation in terms of quality and affordability by Best Value Schools.

The accountancy program, offered by the Raj Soin College of Business, was ranked No. 58 out of the nation’s 81 top programs ranked by Best Value Schools, a Boca Raton, Florida-based research organization, for 2021.

The Wright State accountancy program was ranked higher than programs at schools such as the University of Tennessee and Oklahoma State University.

The rankings were based on the cost of attendance, faculty experience, enrollment, student-to-faculty ratio, student resources, number of online offerings, graduation rate and other factors.

The U.S. States Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 10% increase in accounting job opportunities — more than 150,000 — in the next 10 years. A bachelor’s degree in accounting offers students the chance to earn an average salary of $69,350 annually, according to Best Value Schools.

Wright State’s accountancy program has high rates of job and internship placement for its students. It provides opportunities such as the John Talbott Accounting Leadership Program, job fairs with local employers, the Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society, the accounting club and others.

The success rate of Wright State accounting graduates on the CPA exam is consistently among the top programs in Ohio. Wright State’s accounting students have won the Institute of Management Accountants National Student Case Competition five times, and Wright State is one of the few universities to have two teams place nationally in the same year.

Wright State University’s human resource management program is ranked No. 50 out of the nation’s top 100 best affordable programs, higher than those at universities such as Michigan State University, the University of Arkansas and The Ohio State University, according to University Headquarters.

Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, University Headquarters is an independent educational organization dedicated to helping students find the best colleges for themselves and plan career paths.

The group based its rankings on the cost of admission, retention rate, graduation rate, estimated graduating salary and other factors.

Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business offers a business major in human resource management as well as undergraduate and graduate certificates.

The programs prepare graduates to handle the activities of businesses, organizations and nonprofit organizations that affect its employees. Students learn to create an inviting and empowering environment for employees while meeting all legal and compliance procedures required.

University Headquarters said the job outlook for human resources specialists and managers is predicted to grow by 7% between 2019 to 2029, with 64,500 positions available each year. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says the greatest growth is expected to be in the professional and business services industry.

“The knowledge and services of human resources specialists is likely to be in higher demand as they handle ever more complex health care coverage options and employment laws,” said University Headquarters.

In addition to the cost of admission, retention rate, graduation rate, and estimated graduating salary, University Headquarters based its rankings on the admission rate, the number of programs offered, the number of online programs offered, the percentage of students receiving financial aid, the loan default rate and the number of diplomas awarded.

U.S. News & World Report has named Wright State University’s undergraduate computer science program among the best in the nation for 2022.

The program, offered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was ranked No. 191 out of the nation’s top 273 programs. There are believed to be about 900 computer science programs nationwide.

The magazine’s rankings are based on graduation and retention rates, academic reputation, faculty resources, financial resources per student, alumni giving and other factors.

Wright State computer science graduates are proficient in software and software systems across multiple application areas including machine learning, artificial intelligence, cyber security, mobile applications, web development and databases.

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering offers well-equipped educational laboratories, excellent faculty, small class sizes, opportunities for undergraduate participation in funded research projects and a flexible program for working professionals.

The undergraduate computer science program also offers unique opportunities for collaborative research with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and its research facilities, Reynolds and Reynolds, Leidos, Ball Aerospace, the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Science Foundation and other institutions.

Graduates of the program are in exceedingly high demand and command some of the highest salaries among all undergraduate majors in the Dayton region and nationally.

U.S. News ranked Wright State’s undergraduate engineering program No. 147 out of 210 programs surveyed. Those rankings were based on the judgments of deans and senior faculty at peer institutions.

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Program offered at the Wright State University-Lake Campus is one of the nation’s best and most affordable, according to University Headquarters.

The independent education organization ranked the Psychology Program at Lake Campus No. 67 out of 100 psychology programs. The list was based on value and the needed service to the community.

“We’re particularly proud of our inclusion in the top 100, as our B.A. program in psychology only officially started in 2018,” said Dave Hochstein, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology.  “It’s a reflection of the student-centered approach of our faculty and the Lake Campus.”

The Psychology Program prepares graduates for a variety of careers, including administration, advertising, community relations, human resources, human services, marketing, research and education.

The program introduces students to diverse topics in psychology and provides a foundation to continue their education in many graduate programs.  Students learn valuable skills, including how to apply psychological theory, communicate effectively, collect and analyze data, and interpreting statistical information.

For more information on the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Program at Lake Campus visit lake.wright.edu/degrees-and-programs/bachelor-of-arts-in-psychology.

University Headquarters is an independent education organization that provides unbiased resources, including degree guides and college reviews, for students to prepare for their career path.

The Wright State University Raj Soin College of Business is one of the nation’s most outstanding business schools, according to The Princeton Review.

The education services company chose the Raj Soin College of Business for its Best Business Schools for 2021, an evaluation of on-campus MBA programs at 244 business schools. The list was based on a combination of institutional and student survey data, including career outcomes, admissions selectivity and academic rigor.

Wright State’s Master of Business Administration Program develops managers and leaders whose understanding and vision encompass the total organization. Graduates work effectively within and across functional areas and understand the entire organization and its environment. MBA classes are offered in the evenings and online to meet the needs of working students.

“We recommend Wright State as an excellent choice for an aspiring MBA,” said Rob Franek, The Princeton Review’s editor-in-chief. “What makes our Best Business Schools list unique is that we factor in data from our surveys of students attending the schools about their campus and classroom experiences. For our 2021 list, we tallied surveys of more than 17,800 students at 244 business schools.”

The 80-question student survey asked students about their program’s academics, student body and campus life as well as about themselves and their career plans. The student surveys were conducted during the 2019-20, 2018–19 and 2017–18 academic years.

A survey of administrators covered topics ranging from academic offerings and admission requirements to data about currently enrolled students as well as graduates’ employment.

The Princeton Review did not rank the on-campus MBA programs overall, from 1 to 244, or name one business school best overall. All schools that participated in the surveys were considered for the lists. Schools that did not participate were not considered.

In November, The Princeton Review named the Raj Soin College of Business as one of the nation’s top colleges for aspiring entrepreneurs. The college was ranked No. 46 among schools for graduate entrepreneurship studies in 2021. Wright State’s ranking was based on its Master of Business Administration’s New Venture Creation concentration.

It was based on a survey of more than 300 institutions offering such programs and measured academics, enrollment, mentorship, competitions, scholarships and the number of companies started by graduates.

The Raj Soin College of Business is one of the select business schools to simultaneously hold the designations of AACSB accredited, Princeton Review Best Business School and be ranked by U.S. News and World Report as having one of the best undergraduate business programs.

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Wright State University’s online M.B.A. program has been ranked among the nation’s best by Fortune Education Hub, a new online platform launched by Fortune magazine for people looking to upskill and advance their careers.

The hub ranked Wright State’s online M.B.A. program No. 50 out of the 104 programs that completed Fortune’s questionnaire. More than 200 online programs were invited to participate.

Fortune Education said its recommendations and rankings are based not just on historical reputations of offering institutions, but also on a deep knowledge of and research into the skills that business needs. The rankings were shaped by data from the questionnaires, including the academic strength of incoming students, along with information collected from hiring managers and business professionals.

Wright State’s Master of Business Administration Program develops managers and leaders whose understanding and vision encompass the total organization. Graduates work effectively within and across functional areas and understand the entire organization and its environment.

Raj Soin College of Business faculty members are recognized in academia for their research and selected by businesses for consultation. In addition, the College of Business has modern and fully integrated classroom technology as well as state-of-the-art online learning infrastructure.

“We have faculty with real-world work experience in the Department of Defense, startup ventures and the corporate world,” said John Martin, professor in the Department of Management and International Business. “Thus our students get a phenomenal combination of theory, real-world application of coursework, not to mention access to professors who are publishing research in cutting-edge, high-quality journals.”

Students may complete their M.B.A. on campus, online or both and choose whether to enroll full- or part-time. Ten different fields of concentration enable students to customize their studies to their professional needs.

“We are able to offer a high-quality M.B.A. program at a very affordable tuition,” said Thomas Traynor, dean of the Raj Soin College of Business. “And our program provides the flexibility needed by professionals, resulting in large and growing numbers of professionals selecting it for their graduate studies in business administration.”

Martin said the faculty and staff pride themselves in terms of student accessibility.

“Students know they can reach out to faculty whether they are deployed overseas or juggling work and family responsibilities at home,” he said. “This, along with faculty collectively possessing expertise in every area of business, makes the Raj Soin College of Business a top choice for hundreds of M.B.A. students.”

The Princeton Review chose the Raj Soin College of Business for its list of “Best Business Schools for 2021” an evaluation of on-campus M.B.A. programs at 244 business schools. The list was based on a combination of institutional and student survey data, including career outcomes, admissions selectivity and academic rigor.

U.S. News & World Report has named Wright State University’s online graduate programs in engineering and business as among the best in the nation for 2021.

Wright State’s ranked programs include the Industrial and Human Factors Engineering Program in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, which was ranked No. 37 out of 97 ranked schools.

The magazine also ranked the Master of Business Administration Program, the Master of Information Systems and Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management in the Raj Soin College of Business. It said the College of Business has one of the best online master of business degree programs that help military veterans reduce the cost of school, ranking it No. 17 in that category.

The magazine based its rankings on instructor engagement with students, student excellence, student services and technology, expert opinion, and faculty credentials and training. Scores were calculated using data that the programs reported to U.S. News in a statistical survey and from data collected in a separate peer reputation survey.

Wright State’s Industrial and Human Factors Engineering Program (IHE), which scored especially high in faculty credentials and student engagement, offers a highly customizable degree. It prepares working professionals towards effective design and operation of a variety of systems in health care, manufacturing, aerospace, distribution, retail and many others.

Industrial and systems engineers have their hand in virtually every kind of business, from designing products to getting them to market through the creative application of mathematics, science, business and human factors skills. They analyze, improve and make more efficient complex systems in manufacturing, health care, supply chain and other areas, keeping in mind the role humans play in such systems.

The program’s faculty are dedicated to student success and are available evenings and weekends to answer questions and provide less than a 24-hour turnaround. New lecture videos are produced each semester providing a rich student experience.

Graduates are employed by Google, Honda, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Aptima, Cardinal Health, Kroger, Siemens, LexisNexis, General Electric and others.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an 8% increase in employment for industrial engineers by 2028, higher than the national average in both engineering and all occupations. Starting salaries average between $65,000 and $80,000.

U.S. News ranked Wright State’s online Master of Information Systems and Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program No. 31 out of 164 ranked schools.

The program employs a problem-solving approach that uses a blend of real-life experiences, case material and simulations. All students complete an industry capstone project that directly returns value to the sponsoring organization. Most courses include weekly discussion topics among students.

U.S. News ranked Wright State’s MBA program No. 126 out of 295 ranked schools, higher than last year’s ranking of No. 138. It ranked Wright State No. 74 in online M.B.A. programs for military veterans.

Wright State’s MBA program is constructed around an online learning community to create an atmosphere of collaboration. Students matriculate through the curriculum with a minimal face-to-face commitment for the student.

Students can complete the program regardless of their geographic location and at the pace they desire, from one year for those who attend full time to a maximum of five years.

Wright-Patterson, DHL, FedEx, Amazon, Honda, Speedway, Crown and many other organizations have sent employees to Wright State’s online graduate business programs. Nearly every midsized firm in the region and many throughout Ohio employ Wright State’s more than 4,000 MBA alumni.

Currently, one Wright State MBA student is deployed overseas and serving on a ship.

“She is able to view our lectures, interact with students on discussion boards, and take part in an online business simulation with her team,” said John Martin, professor of management. “This flexibility is amazing and gives people like her the opportunity to nearly seamlessly achieve their educational goals.”

Wright State University’s College of Nursing and Health is among the best nursing schools in the nation for 2020, ranking 17th in Ohio and 83rd in the Great Lakes region, according to the Nursing Schools Almanac.

The almanac provides aspiring nurses with a detailed, comprehensive and analytical resource for selecting their future nursing school. It collected data on more than 3,000 institutions. Only 20% made the list of the best nursing schools in each geographic region.

The almanac assessed schools based on academic prestige and perceived value, including professional designations, grant funding for nursing research, number of years in operation and graduates’ ability to repay student debt in a timely manner. The almanac also took into account the breadth and depth of the nursing programs, including program size and the number of degrees, diplomas and certificates.

Also considered was student success such as first-time performance on the National Council Licensure Examination and the APRN certification tests administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and similar organizations.

In Wright State’s case, the almanac also said students have several opportunities for international immersion, including a study abroad program in the United Kingdom and global health initiatives in Tanzania.

The College of Nursing and Health is committed to excellence in nursing education and providing competent nursing professionals to the Dayton and Lake Campus regions and throughout Ohio. Nursing faculty provide an exceptional curriculum and lab simulations, while community partners offer clinical experiences that prepare students for a multitude of nursing roles.

Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business is ranked among the nation’s best schools for its MBA in international business by Great Business Schools, an online guide for students considering colleges.

The guide ranked Wright State No. 16 on its list of 25 Best MBA in International Business Programs in 2021.

“All business in the 21st century is global business to some degree, so an MBA in international business is a smart choice for just about any career goal,” Marie Benson, managing editor of Great Business Schools said in an email notification to Wright State. “Programs like yours are preparing leaders for the present and future of business.”

Great Business Schools said it featured only reputable, accredited institutions, ranked according to practical factors like cost, potential salary and student satisfaction.

Riad Ajami, professor of management and international business at Wright State, said the schools were also ranked based on faculty members who hold doctorates in international business and teach in the field, citations of these faculty members and others by Researchgate of their published works, and authorships of textbooks in international business.

Other factors, he said, include study abroad and exchange programs, publications of research articles, editorial board memberships in international business journals and active faculty in learned societies in the field of international business.

“We measure very well on all of these dimensions, including hosting the peer-reviewed Journal of Asia-Pacific Business, textbook publications, an active faculty publishing in the field, and functional [international business] courses in all the areas of business including international finance, international management, global supply chains, international marketing and study abroad programs,” said Ajami.