by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how UW ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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UW holds a strong position among schools offering nursing. In particular, it placed #380 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wyoming | 1 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Wyoming | 1 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wyoming | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 7 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in Wyoming | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 9 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 29 |
| College Major Best Value | 29 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wyoming conferred 147 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at UW earn a median of $75,177 a year. This is higher than $58,250, the median for all majors at UW.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UW, nursing students accumulate a median of $22,185 in student loans. This is above $20,256, the typical median for all majors at UW.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,620 | $21,600 |
| Fees | $2,578 | $2,578 |
Read more about UW tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at UW were White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at UW were White. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Wyoming.
This nursing program at UW breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 154 |
| Nursing Practice | 16 |
UW granted 154 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (77%).
UW conferred 16 degrees in nursing practice in the most recent reporting year — 81% to women and 19% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (94%).