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Accounting at University of Wyoming

If you are interested in studying Accounting, you may want to check out the program at University of Wyoming. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wyoming sits in Laramie, WY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 76 accounting degrees were awarded at University of Wyoming.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Wyoming

Many students take online classes at University of Wyoming. Of 10,813 students, 2,268 (21%) studied exclusively online and 4,532 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at University of Wyoming

Use these rankings to compare University of Wyoming’s Accounting program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wyoming	#1 of 1
Best Value	Wyoming	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#9 of 38
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#15 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#332 of 1,145
Best Value	Nationwide	#399 of 1,141

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wyoming	#1 of 1
Best Value	Wyoming	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#9 of 38
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#15 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#332 of 1,145
Best Value	Nationwide	#399 of 1,141

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from University of Wyoming

Graduates of University of Wyoming’s Accounting program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$46,833
2 years	$50,173
3 years	$56,296
4 years	$66,504
5 years	$69,152

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Accounting graduates from University of Wyoming earn a median of $66,504, compared with $58,250 for all University of Wyoming graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Accounting graduates from University of Wyoming comes in at $20,950.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Accounting graduates at University of Wyoming, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting graduates at University of Wyoming are 43% women (33) and 57% men (43).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at University of Wyoming

Of the 62 bachelor’s accounting graduates at University of Wyoming, 39% were women (24) and 61% were men (38).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wyoming.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	52
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 13% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wyoming, lower than the national average of 35%.*

Accounting Master’s Program at University of Wyoming

Among the 14 master’s accounting graduates at University of Wyoming, 64% were women (9) and 36% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting master’s degree recipients at University of Wyoming.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at University of Wyoming, lower than the national average of 35%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Accounting Concentrations at University of Wyoming

This Accounting program at University of Wyoming breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	76

Top-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates

Graduates of the Accounting program at University of Wyoming pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Accounting majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Treasurers and Controllers	$162,461
Investment Fund Managers	$157,819
Financial Risk Specialists	$127,364
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	$118,242
Financial Examiners	$117,139
Financial and Investment Analysts	$82,666
Budget Analysts	$80,859
Accountants and Auditors	$79,222
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$77,212
Financial Managers	$75,665

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.