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Nursing at University of Wyoming

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what University of Wyoming. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Wyoming is in Laramie, WY.

During the most recent reporting year, 170 nursing degrees were awarded at University of Wyoming.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Wyoming

Online coursework is an option 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.

Nursing Rankings at University of Wyoming

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wyoming’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Wyoming #1 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #7 of 73
Best Value Wyoming #7 of 8
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #31 of 72
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #496 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #760 of 1,878

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Wyoming #1 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #7 of 73
Best Value Wyoming #7 of 8
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #31 of 72
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #496 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #760 of 1,878

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Wyoming #1 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #7 of 73
Best Value Wyoming #7 of 8
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #31 of 72
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #496 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #760 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Wyoming

Those who finish University of Wyoming’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at University of Wyoming
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $63,738
2 years $66,369
3 years $69,050
4 years $75,177
5 years $85,580

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of Wyoming report median earnings of $75,177, compared with $58,250 for all University of Wyoming graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at University of Wyoming

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University of Wyoming comes in at $22,185.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at University of Wyoming, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at University of Wyoming are 86% women (146) and 14% men (24).

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Wyoming

Of the 147 bachelor’s nursing graduates at University of Wyoming, 86% were women (127) and 14% were men (20).

University of Wyoming gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 112
Hispanic / Latino 16
Black / African American 1
Asian 3
Two or More Races 11
Unknown 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at University of Wyoming

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wyoming, below the national average of 43%.*

Nursing Master’s Program at University of Wyoming

Of the 7 master’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Wyoming, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).

University of Wyoming gender breakdown of Nursing Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Wyoming.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at University of Wyoming

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Wyoming, below the national average of 40%.*

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

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Wyoming

The Nursing program at University of Wyoming breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 154
Nursing Practice 16

Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at University of Wyoming go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Nurse Practitioners $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Nurse Anesthetists $66,747
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889
Nurse Midwives $36,174

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