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Nursing Schools in Wyoming

397 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 167 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Wyoming

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 252
Bachelor’s Degree 126
Master’s Degree 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In Wyoming, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Wyoming is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 80.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Wyoming

6,270 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Wyoming

Nursing grads earn an average of $69,720 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Wyoming that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
11,829 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at UW.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,838 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, LCCC grads earn an average salary of $32,876.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,741 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,751. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,896 a year. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,776 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,347. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 94% of students get financical aid.

#5

Casper College

Casper
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,551 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,590 after earning their degree at this institution. 95% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,755 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,301 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,682. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,438 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,196 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,430 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,377 after graduation. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Eastern Wyoming College will pay a net price of $6,068.

Nursing Careers in WY

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title WY Job Growth WY Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 38% $114,000
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $91,730
Registered Nurses 17% $65,100
Nursing Instructors and Professors 17% $68,550
Nurse Anesthetists 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in WY
Health Sciences & Services 135
Dental Support Services 82
Allied Health Professions 73
Communication Sciences 54
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 51
Health/Medical Prep Programs 41
Allied Health Services 39
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 28

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