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The bachelor's program at UW was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 66 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 67 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UW. This makes it the #124 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #98 most popular school in the United States for this category of 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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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, 62 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from UW. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UW physical sciences 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students graduated with a master's degree in physical sciences from UW. About 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% 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 master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Wyoming.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 48 |
| Physics | 21 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 8 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 258 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 231 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 168 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 87 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 44 |
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