All UW majors by area
- Science & Math · 19
- Business & Finance · 12
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Engineering · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Arts & Design · 4
- Education · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | $40,280 | $69,992 | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | $45,758 | $68,883 | $23,700 |
| Physiology | $23,766 | $58,593 | $18,500 |
| Biology | $33,920 | $58,479 | $26,000 |
| Mathematics | — | $55,794 | — |
| Plant Sciences | $36,062 | $52,652 | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $32,362 | $51,552 | $18,250 |
| Animal Sciences | $34,875 | $49,092 | $23,250 |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | $29,359 | $44,424 | $23,875 |
| Agricultural Public Services | — | $41,533 | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Botany / Plant Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Systems Science and Theory | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $57,777 | $80,827 | $15,750 |
| Accounting | $49,052 | $69,378 | $20,950 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $45,090 | $66,744 | $13,890 |
| Agricultural Business | $35,431 | $64,200 | $15,056 |
| Marketing | $41,786 | $58,703 | $22,597 |
| Business Administration | $48,670 | $57,125 | $16,386 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | $61,364 | — |
| History | $35,450 | $53,868 | $18,209 |
| English | $33,677 | $45,673 | $20,415 |
| International / Global Studies | $29,132 | $39,168 | $17,375 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | $27,000 |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | $66,221 | $100,911 | $24,638 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $57,153 | $87,533 | $22,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $64,595 | $83,184 | $26,000 |
| Architectural Engineering | $66,497 | $82,143 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | $46,398 | $81,629 | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | $83,493 | — | $22,419 |
| Energy Systems Engineering | — | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $71,504 | $83,525 | $22,185 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $62,557 | $67,927 | $16,542 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $61,267 | $19,500 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $31,326 | $57,949 | $22,101 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $27,156 | $46,371 | $15,880 |
| Theatre | $26,053 | $35,028 | $21,500 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $49,587 | $55,338 | $18,500 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $45,901 | $51,967 | $15,250 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $28,547 | $54,433 | $14,900 |
| Journalism | — | $38,934 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $71,664 | $99,287 | $14,250 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former UW students earn a median $56,880 ten years after starting college, more than 100% of Wyoming colleges we cover. 59% graduate within six years.
UW majors questions
How many majors does UW offer?
University of Wyoming offers 76 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at UW?
Petroleum Engineering graduates from University of Wyoming earn a median $100,911 four years after graduating, the highest of the 44 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $24,638.
Which UW majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $35,028 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to University of Wyoming overview