by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UW. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at UW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wyoming handed out 50 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
UW is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,419 a year. This is below $58,250, the median for all majors at UW.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UW, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $23,700 in student loans. This is higher than $20,256, the typical median for all majors at UW.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,620 | $21,600 |
| Fees | $2,578 | $2,578 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 70% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UW are White. Roughly 88% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UW granted 16 bachelor’s completions in chemistry, general in the most recent reporting year — 19% to women and 81% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
UW granted 14 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 36% to women and 64% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (86%).
UW awarded 11 bachelor’s completions in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other recently — 9% to women and 91% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
UW conferred 6 bachelor’s degrees in physics, general in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
UW awarded 3 bachelor’s completions in astronomy and astrophysics, other recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UW. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
