Best Value Degrees in Wyoming (2026)
Top 38 of 38 programs in Wyoming · Updated 2026
The best college programs in Wyoming, ranked by overall value. We scored 38 programs across Wyoming schools on earnings, AI resilience, job demand, and tuition ROI. The top programs average $43,584/yr in graduate earnings.
Programs in WY
38
Avg Earnings (Top 100)
$43,584/yr
Avg DW Score
56/100
#1 Program
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
University of Wyoming
Top Programs in Wyoming
Top 38 programs by DegreeWorth Score. Click any row for full analysis.
| # | Program | DW Score | Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
87
85–87 |
$71,504/yr | High | 29.8x |
| 2 |
Computer Science
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
86
79–87 |
$71,664/yr | Very High | 29.8x |
| 3 |
Finance and Financial Management Services
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
81
79–83 |
$57,777/yr | Very High | 24.7x |
| 4 |
Accounting and Related Services
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
77
75–79 |
$49,052/yr | Very High | 23.9x |
| 5 |
Teacher Education
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
73
74–74 |
$49,587/yr | High | 19.0x |
| 6 |
Business Administration
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
73
67–74 |
$48,670/yr | High | 21.2x |
| 7 |
Civil Engineering
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
72
71–74 |
$64,595/yr | High | 27.2x |
| 8 |
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
72
70–73 |
$45,090/yr | Very High | 19.5x |
| 9 |
Petroleum Engineering
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
71
70–73 |
$66,221/yr | High | 38.2x |
| 10 |
Mechanical Engineering
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
70
68–72 |
$57,153/yr | Very High | 27.4x |
| 11 |
Teacher Education
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
68
72–68 |
$45,901/yr | High | 17.3x |
| 12 |
Architectural Engineering
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
68
67–69 |
$66,497/yr | High | 25.6x |
| 13 |
Chemical Engineering
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
66
67–67 |
$46,398/yr | High | 30.7x |
| 14 |
Electrical
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
65
61–66 |
$83,493/yr | Very High | 29.1x |
| 15 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
62
51–62 |
$38,797/yr | Moderate | 18.7x |
| 16 |
Dental Support Services
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
60
59–60 |
$62,557/yr | Moderate | 21.5x |
| 17 |
Agricultural Business and Management
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
59
52–60 |
$35,431/yr | High | 19.4x |
| 18 |
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
59
59–60 |
$45,758/yr | High | 24.6x |
| 19 |
Political Science and Government
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
59
56–60 |
$39,869/yr | Very High | 19.9x |
| 20 |
Marketing
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
59
53–59 |
$41,786/yr | Very High | 17.7x |
| 21 |
History
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
54
52–54 |
$35,450/yr | High | 18.3x |
| 22 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
53
52–54 |
$31,326/yr | Moderate | 22.2x |
| 23 |
Chemistry
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
52
51–53 |
$40,280/yr | High | 13.5x |
| 24 |
Social Sciences, General
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
51
57–51 |
$32,351/yr | High | 17.1x |
| 25 |
Plant Sciences
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
49
45–50 |
$36,062/yr | High | 18.2x |
| 26 |
Animal Sciences
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
43
39–43 |
$34,875/yr | High | 15.4x |
| 27 |
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
43
43–43 |
$23,766/yr | High | 24.5x |
| 28 |
Biology, General
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
42
42–43 |
$33,920/yr | High | 15.3x |
| 29 |
Fine and Studio Arts
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
42
38–42 |
$27,156/yr | Moderate | 16.8x |
| 30 |
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
41
42–42 |
$37,887/yr | High | 14.5x |
| 31 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
40
38–41 |
$32,362/yr | High | 17.2x |
| 32 |
Psychology, General
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
40
40–41 |
$29,139/yr | High | 15.6x |
| 33 |
English Language and Literature, General
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
38
32–39 |
$33,677/yr | Very High | 14.6x |
| 34 |
Communication and Media Studies
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
36
31–36 |
$28,547/yr | High | 14.8x |
| 35 |
Zoology/Animal Biology
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
32
30–32 |
$29,359/yr | High | 14.9x |
| 36 |
Sociology
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
32
31–33 |
$27,059/yr | High | 8.8x |
| 37 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
30
24–31 |
$26,053/yr | Moderate | 8.4x |
| 38 |
International/Global Studies
University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY |
27
35–28 |
$29,132/yr | Moderate | 13.8x |
Methodology
This ranking includes the top 38 programs at Wyoming colleges and universities, drawn from 38 total programs with earnings data. Programs are ranked by DegreeWorth Score (0–100), which combines graduate earnings, AI automation resilience, job market demand, and tuition ROI.
Only in-state tuition is used for ROI calculations. Earnings data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best college program in Wyoming?
By DegreeWorth Score, Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at University of Wyoming ranks #1 in Wyoming with a score of 87/100 and graduate earnings of $71,504/yr.
How many college programs are in Wyoming?
Our database includes 38 programs across Wyoming colleges with reported earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Last updated 2025.