by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UW ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW was ranked #387 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 380 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 387 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,920 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW paid an average of $692 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $166 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,980 | $20,760 |
| Fees | $1,958 | $1,958 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,340 | $13,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,920 | $3,920 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UW. Of these graduates, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UW biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Wyoming.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Zoology | 70 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 56 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 25 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 18 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.