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Chemical Engineering at University of Wyoming

Laramie, WY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,398/yr (-36% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (30,300 openings/yr)

ROI 32.8x earnings multiple (10.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #109 of 158 Chemical Engineering programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Chemical Engineering graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$954K	$909K	$778K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	34.4x	32.8x	28.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.5x	10.0x	8.6x
Probability of Field Employment	82%	74%	54%
DegreeOutlook Score	67	66	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 (10.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$47,116

-70% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$88,026

90% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $46,398 place University of Wyoming below the $72,288 national median for Chemical Engineering — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 32.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 18% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #109 out of 158 programs, University of Wyoming's financial outcomes for Chemical Engineering trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $46,398 to $88,026 over five years (90% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Wyoming

University of Wyoming accepts 97% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 8,047 students in Laramie, WY.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Chemical engineers $121,860/yr

Engineers, all other $117,750/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Wyoming's Chemical Engineering program score?

A score of 66/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of Wyoming trails the majority of Chemical Engineering programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

How vulnerable is Chemical Engineering to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Chemical Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Chemical Engineering earnings lower at University of Wyoming?

Lower starting pay at University of Wyoming may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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