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, and more. We've also included details on how UW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UW was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
| Best Physics Schools | 67 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in physics from UW. This makes it the #111 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #109 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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, 10 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from UW. About 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UW physics 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.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UW in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Wyoming.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 48 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 8 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.