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Chemistry at University of Wyoming

Laramie, WY · Public · Bachelor's Degree
52 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
53
Optimistic
52
Base Case
51
Pessimistic
Earnings $40,280/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (169,700 openings/yr)
ROI 17.2x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)
Ranked #137 of 205 Chemistry programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $475K $476K $453K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 17.1x 17.2x 16.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.2x 5.2x 5.0x
Probability of Field Employment 57% 54% 38%
DegreeOutlook Score 53 52 51

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 (5.2x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$47,116
-70% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $40,280/yr, roughly in line with the $41,256 national median for Chemistry. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 17.2x 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 — 47% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #137 out of 205 programs, University of Wyoming's financial outcomes for Chemistry trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

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

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr
Computer and information research scientists $140,910/yr
Data scientists $112,590/yr
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Chemistry at Other Schools

Northeastern University ($62,511) University of California-Berkeley ($59,576) Montclair State University ($55,389) Bridgewater State University ($55,376) University of Delaware ($54,055) Rowan University ($53,607) Towson University ($52,765) State University of New York at Oswego ($52,645)

Other Majors at University of Wyoming

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($83,493) Computer Science ($71,664) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($71,504) Architectural Engineering ($66,497) Petroleum Engineering ($66,221) Civil Engineering ($64,595) Dental Support Services and Allied Professions ($62,557) Finance and Financial Management Services ($57,777)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Wyoming's Chemistry program score?
A score of 52/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of Wyoming trails the majority of Chemistry programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How vulnerable is Chemistry to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Chemistry careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 47% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →