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General Biology at University of Wyoming

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of Wyoming. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Wyoming is in Laramie, WY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 44 general biology graduations were recorded at University of Wyoming.

Studying Online at University of Wyoming

Many students take online classes at University of Wyoming. Among 10,813 students, 2,268 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,532 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Wyoming

Those who finish University of Wyoming’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,392
2 years	$35,416
3 years	$37,192
4 years	$36,293
5 years	$45,210

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from University of Wyoming report median earnings of $36,293, compared with $58,250 for all University of Wyoming graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from University of Wyoming comes in at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of General Biology graduates at University of Wyoming, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at University of Wyoming are 57% women (25) and 43% men (19).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Wyoming

Among the 40 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Wyoming, 58% were women (23) and 42% were men (17).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	34
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wyoming, below the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Doctoral Program at University of Wyoming

Among the 4 doctoral general biology degrees awarded at University of Wyoming, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Wyoming.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	1

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

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at University of Wyoming

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

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	40
General Biomedical Sciences	4

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at University of Wyoming go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Life Scientists, All Other	$97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117

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.