Chemical Engineering at University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
University of Wyoming graduates in chemical engineering earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Wyoming Compares for Chemical Engineering
All 158 colleges reporting chemical engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $122,093 | $107,516 | #38 | $80,139 |
| 2 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $121,641 | $132,880 | #1 | $75,639 |
| 3 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $121,027 | $110,127 | #32 | $81,553 |
| 4 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $116,165 | $110,565 | #30 | $85,578 |
| 5 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $115,726 | $117,694 | #7 | $79,602 |
| 6 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $115,423 | $117,351 | #9 | $87,365 |
| 7 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $114,226 | $132,225 | #2 | $74,786 |
| 8 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $113,614 | $121,887 | #4 | $83,377 |
| 9 | Rice University Houston, TX | $113,605 | $115,503 | #13 | $87,830 |
| 10 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $113,317 | $103,111 | #54 | $79,737 |
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| 153 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $84,965 | $88,184 | #129 | $64,039 |
| 154 | Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL | $84,876 | $83,390 | #147 | $64,526 |
| 155 | Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI | $81,935 | $85,257 | #140 | $55,333 |
| 156 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $81,629 | $85,075 | #141 | $46,398 |
| 157 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $81,185 | $86,637 | #133 | $69,043 |
| 158 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $80,558 | $85,662 | #137 | $75,915 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wyoming chemical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,398 one year after graduating and $81,629 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wyoming rank for chemical engineering?
Among 158 colleges reporting earnings for chemical engineering graduates, University of Wyoming ranks #156 by median pay four years after graduation, and #141 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemical engineering at University of Wyoming worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for chemical engineering ($98,158).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.