Engineering at University of Wyoming
UW is located in Laramie, Wyoming and approximately 11,829 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 236 engineering majors received their bachelor's degree from UW.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Engineering section at the bottom of this page.
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UW Engineering Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- Master’s Degree in Engineering
- Doctorate Degree in Engineering
UW Engineering Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks engineering programs across the country. The following shows how UW performed in these rankings.
Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The engineering major at UW is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Engineering. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Most Popular Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 173 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 239 |
| Best Engineering Schools | 242 |
In 2021, 31 students received their master’s degree in engineering from UW. This makes it the #215 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 28 students who received their doctoral degrees in engineering, making the school the #108 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Engineering Student Demographics at UW
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at University of Wyoming.
UW Engineering Bachelor’s Program
About 70% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in engineering at UW are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor's in engineering.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 165 |
| International Students | 32 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 26 |
UW Engineering Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a master's in engineering.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| International Students | 15 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
UW also has a doctoral program available in engineering. In 2021, 28 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Engineering
Engineering majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Wyoming. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 72 |
| Civil Engineering | 63 |
| Electrical Engineering | 48 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 41 |
| Chemical Engineering | 41 |
| Architectural Engineering | 16 |
| Computer Engineering | 8 |
| Energy Systems Engineering | 6 |
Related Majors
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Computer & Information Sciences
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Physical Sciences
- Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
Careers That Engineering Grads May Go Into
A degree in engineering can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for WY, the home state for University of Wyoming.
| Occupation | Jobs in WY | Average Salary in WY |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | 850 | $85,220 |
| Petroleum Engineers | 460 | $115,250 |
| Industrial Production Managers | 400 | $126,920 |
| Software Applications Developers | 290 | $72,210 |
| Electrical Engineers | 250 | $92,960 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By ProgWork1 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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