UW art students participate in an intermediate blacksmithing workshop taught by artisan Steve Fontanini in UW’s Visual Arts Building. Hands-on learning for career preparation is a hallmark of an education at UW, which is ranked No. 41 on SmartAsset’s new “America’s Best Value Public Universities” list. (UW Photo)
The University of Wyoming has been ranked among the top 50 public universities in
the nation for providing a strong return on investment for its students.
On SmartAsset’s new “” list, UW ranks No. 41 -- one of only three universities in the Rocky Mountain West
to make the top-50 list. The others are the University of Idaho (No. 45) and the New
Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (No. 5).
“A university degree is one of the biggest investments many Americans will make, and
public institutions are often perceived as the most affordable path toward a higher
education. But sticker price alone does not determine value,” the consumer website
says. “Outcomes can vary widely by school, meaning some public universities may offer
stronger returns for students seeking manageable costs and solid career prospects.”
SmartAsset evaluated over 500 public colleges and universities in the U.S. to identify
the 50 best-value schools, looking at average cost of attendance, graduation rates
and the median earnings of graduates 10 years after first enrollment.
“For students across the nation, and the Rocky Mountain West in particular, it’s increasingly
clear that ѿTV is the best place to come to set yourself up
for your future,” UW President Shane Reeves says. “We’ve always been among the best
when it comes to affordability, but the quality of a UW education in preparation for
a successful career is what really sets us apart.”
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The University of Wyoming has earned its Research Level 1 (R1) status from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing Wyoming's only four-year university with the top research universities in the United States.