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Business Administration at University of Wyoming

Laramie, WY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $48,670/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (1,753,300 openings/yr)

ROI 20.1x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #152 of 1,169 Business Administration programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business Administration graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$565K	$559K	$510K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.3x	20.1x	18.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.2x	6.1x	5.6x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	74	73	67

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$27,752

Out-of-state: $90,872 (6.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$47,116

-70% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,567

3.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$61,712

27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $48,670/yr, Business Administration graduates from University of Wyoming land near the $46,892 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Business Administration programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Business Administration's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $13,567 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #152 of 1,169 nationally, this is a top-5% Business Administration program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $48,670 to $61,712 over five years — a 27% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Wyoming

With 97% of applicants admitted, University of Wyoming prioritizes broad access, enrolling 8,047 students in Laramie, WY.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business Administration at University of Wyoming?

This program scores 73/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Business Administration nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Business Administration careers?

With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $510,215 in decade earnings vs $564,560 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Wyoming's Business Administration program stand out?

Ranked #152 of 1,169 programs nationally, University of Wyoming lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →