Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at University of Wyoming by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at University of Wyoming ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
34
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$4,464
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,371
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Petroleum Engineering.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
+$894,694 | $92,872 | $22,371 | $24,638 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
+$431,978 | $69,035 | $22,371 | $14,250 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
+$421,566 | $69,050 | $22,371 | $22,185 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
+$397,276 | $67,823 | $22,371 | $22,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Chemical Engineering.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
+$333,776 | $63,163 | $22,371 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
+$270,096 | $61,734 | $22,371 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
+$238,861 | $60,017 | $22,371 | $23,700 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
+$194,519 | $57,692 | $22,371 | $22,101 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
+$168,153 | $56,296 | $22,371 | $20,950 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Business/Managerial Economics.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
+$83,976 | $50,673 | $22,371 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
+$48,073 | $49,941 | $22,371 | $15,750 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
+$19,594 | $48,560 | $22,371 | $16,386 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Plant Sciences.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
+$17,236 | $47,336 | $22,371 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Agricultural Business and Management.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
+$8,510 | $47,916 | $22,371 | $15,056 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
-$1,213 | $48,029 | $22,371 | $23,933 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Mathematics.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
-$25,824 | $45,183 | $22,371 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
-$31,775 | $45,823 | $22,371 | $13,890 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
-$62,602 | $44,416 | $22,371 | $15,880 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
-$63,624 | $44,602 | $22,371 | $19,393 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
-$67,879 | $44,329 | $22,371 | $18,500 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
Journalism.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
-$100,344 | $41,457 | $22,371 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
-$102,749 | $42,862 | $22,371 | $22,597 | Full ROI → |
| 23 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
-$139,208 | $41,001 | $22,371 | $22,033 | Full ROI → |
| 24 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
-$157,991 | $39,604 | $22,371 | $15,250 | Full ROI → |
| 25 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
-$198,561 | $37,778 | $22,371 | $18,250 | Full ROI → |
| 26 |
History.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
-$199,446 | $37,731 | $22,371 | $18,209 | Full ROI → |
| 27 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
-$212,699 | $36,845 | $22,371 | $14,900 | Full ROI → |
| 28 |
International/Global Studies.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
-$219,440 | $36,675 | $22,371 | $17,375 | Full ROI → |
| 29 |
Social Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
-$219,966 | $36,910 | $22,371 | $21,246 | Full ROI → |
| 30 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
-$220,744 | $37,192 | $22,371 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 31 |
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
-$285,804 | $33,939 | $22,371 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 32 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
-$328,604 | $31,422 | $22,371 | $20,415 | Full ROI → |
| 33 |
Zoology/Animal Biology.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
-$365,935 | $29,789 | $22,371 | $23,875 | Full ROI → |
| 34 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 60.3% |
-$372,099 | $29,253 | $22,371 | $20,500 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.