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Doctoral (Research)-10% vs national median162 grads tracked

Engineering at University of Wyoming

Ranked 52nd of 80 doctoral (research) programs in Engineering by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$78,529
middle 50%: $54,679 – $116,440
Median · 5 years out
$125,175
middle 50%: $107,201 – $180,558
Median · 10 years out
$138,023
middle 50%: $122,926 – $169,215

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Engineering (doctoral (research)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Wyoming's doctoral (research) program in Engineering earn a median $78,529 one year after graduating, rising to $138,023 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 10% below the national median of $139,316 for this field, ranking 52nd of 80 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
3.7 yrs
≈ $4,006 total interest

Same major at other universities

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
$128,254 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$128,047 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$127,509 · 5 yrs out
Missouri University of Science and Technology
$127,359 · 5 yrs out
City College of New York - CUNY
$127,147 · 5 yrs out
Lamar University
$125,457 · 5 yrs out
Clemson University
$124,978 · 5 yrs out
University of New Orleans (The)
$124,051 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$123,649 · 5 yrs out
CUNY Graduate School & University Center
$123,601 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Stony Brook
$123,452 · 5 yrs out
Utah State University
$123,301 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Wyoming

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$154,462 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$153,648 · 5 yrs out
Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's)
$120,958 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$114,494 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$106,733 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$104,798 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$99,033 · 5 yrs out
Systems Engineering (Bachelor's)
$98,712 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$97,959 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,378 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$94,869 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$94,305 · 5 yrs out

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