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Physical Sciences at University of Wyoming

Physical Sciences at University of Wyoming

If you plan to study Physical Sciences, take a look at what University of Wyoming. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Wyoming sits in Laramie, WY.

Online Class Availability at University of Wyoming

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

Physical Sciences Rankings at University of Wyoming

Rankings can help you compare University of Wyoming’s Physical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Wyoming #1 of 1
Best Value Wyoming #1 of 1
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #5 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #10 of 19
Best Value Nationwide #131 of 530
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #208 of 532

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Wyoming #1 of 1
Best Value Wyoming #1 of 1
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #5 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #10 of 19
Best Value Nationwide #131 of 530
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #208 of 532

Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from University of Wyoming

Graduates of University of Wyoming’s Physical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Physical Sciences at University of Wyoming
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $45,124
2 years $38,289
3 years $60,017
4 years $54,419
5 years $71,082

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Physical Sciences graduates from University of Wyoming earn a median of $54,419, compared with $58,250 for all University of Wyoming graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.

Physical Sciences earnings compared with all majors at University of Wyoming

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Physical Sciences graduates from University of Wyoming stands at $23,700.

Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Physical Sciences program at University of Wyoming pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226

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