by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UW was ranked #777 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 196 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 339 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 369 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 521 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 777 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 148 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UW. This makes it the #452 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #246 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW is $71,504. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW paid an average of $692 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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 |
Learn more about UW tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 148 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from UW. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 12% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Online degrees for the UW nursing 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Wyoming.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 48 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 44 |
| Public Health | 25 |
| Dental Support Services | 19 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.