Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of Wyoming, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 64th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WY wage index 0.92). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of Wyoming
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | $66,221 | $100,911 | -4% | #12 of 19 | #15 | $24,188 |
| Computer Science | $71,664 | $99,287 | -7% | #176 of 349 | #153 | $14,125 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $57,153 | $87,533 | -5% | #252 of 318 | #179 | $22,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $71,504 | $83,525 | -6% | #587 of 966 | #520 | $17,074 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $83,493 | — | — | — | — | $18,825 |
| Civil Engineering | $64,595 | $83,184 | -4% | #147 of 233 | #110 | $23,500 |
| Architectural Engineering | $66,497 | $82,143 | -8% | #14 of 16 | #11 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | $46,398 | $81,629 | -17% | #156 of 158 | #141 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $57,777 | $80,827 | -3% | #188 of 452 | #167 | $19,963 |
| Chemistry | $40,280 | $69,992 | +7% | #83 of 209 | #40 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $49,052 | $69,378 | -9% | #501 of 796 | #462 | $17,664 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $45,758 | $68,883 | +14% | #28 of 138 | #18 | $18,960 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $62,557 | $67,927 | +-0% | #41 of 76 | #39 | $7,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $45,090 | $66,744 | -23% | #115 of 126 | #105 | $14,714 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $35,431 | $64,200 | -4% | #45 of 77 | #44 | $14,234 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $61,364 | +12% | #63 of 225 | #38 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $61,267 | +4% | #80 of 215 | #68 | $19,500 |
| Marketing | $41,786 | $58,703 | -15% | #404 of 516 | #396 | $19,500 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $23,766 | $58,593 | -6% | #36 of 64 | #36 | $20,316 |
| Biology | $33,920 | $58,479 | +2% | #396 of 841 | #307 | $15,721 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $31,326 | $57,949 | +6% | #161 of 610 | #145 | $18,600 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,670 | $57,125 | -16% | #896 of 1176 | #860 | $13,567 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $38,797 | $57,016 | +3% | #245 of 660 | #179 | $19,393 |
| Geography and Cartography | — | $55,889 | -3% | #82 of 117 | #66 | — |
| Mathematics | — | $55,794 | -20% | #279 of 309 | #263 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,587 | $55,338 | +8% | #81 of 345 | #64 | $17,137 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $28,547 | $54,433 | -3% | #322 of 660 | #249 | $11,750 |
| History | $35,450 | $53,868 | +6% | #157 of 459 | #100 | $18,000 |
| Psychology | $29,139 | $52,732 | +4% | #368 of 1027 | #232 | $18,125 |
| Plant Sciences | $36,062 | $52,652 | -7% | #28 of 44 | #30 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $39,869 | $52,096 | -18% | #486 of 565 | #451 | $20,199 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,901 | $51,967 | +10% | #168 of 680 | #138 | $14,750 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $32,362 | $51,552 | -6% | #170 of 265 | #132 | $16,624 |
| Animal Sciences | $34,875 | $49,092 | -1% | #41 of 78 | #29 | $17,750 |
| Sociology | $27,059 | $48,508 | -8% | #326 of 462 | #268 | $17,250 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $37,887 | $47,250 | -2% | #23 of 49 | #23 | $24,985 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $27,156 | $46,371 | +12% | #94 of 423 | #71 | $15,880 |
| English Language and Literature | $33,677 | $45,673 | -6% | #394 of 576 | #333 | $18,750 |
| Social Work | — | $44,701 | -14% | #383 of 420 | #384 | $18,387 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $29,359 | $44,424 | +1% | #24 of 52 | #24 | $19,221 |
| Social Sciences | $32,351 | $43,404 | -19% | #76 of 87 | #74 | $16,427 |
| Agricultural Public Services | — | $41,533 | -23% | #10 of 10 | #10 | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | $29,132 | $39,168 | -35% | #85 of 87 | #83 | $14,510 |
| Journalism | — | $38,934 | -31% | #186 of 187 | #182 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $26,053 | $35,028 | -12% | #208 of 255 | #193 | $17,938 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
🏆 Where University of Wyoming Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,980 | $20,760 |
| Room | $5,740 | |
| Board | $7,600 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $25,868 | $41,648 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $7,602 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $7,618 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $10,168 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $15,315 |
| $110,001+ | $18,136 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of Wyoming's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology