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Health Professions Schools in Wyoming

1,241 students earned Health Professions degrees in Wyoming in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Wyoming

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 648
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 235
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 235
Bachelor’s Degree 192
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 59
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 59
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 59
Master’s Degree 53
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 45
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 45
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 45
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health professions majors in Wyoming is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 79.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Wyoming

There are 31,740 people in the state and 22,470,500 people in the nation working in health professions jobs.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Wyoming

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $61,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

#1

University of Wyoming

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

A typical student attending UW will pay a net price of $11,085. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at UW.

#2

Northern Wyoming Community College District

Sheridan
162 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,741 Total Students

In their early career, Northern Wyoming Community College District grads earn an average salary of $32,896. A typical student attending Northern Wyoming Community College District will pay a net price of $10,751. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#3

Laramie County Community College

Cheyenne
161 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,838 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,022. 93% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#4

Casper College

Casper
154 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,551 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,590 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $7,044. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#5

Western Wyoming Community College

Rock Springs
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,776 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This public school has an average net price of $9,347.

#6

Central Wyoming College

Riverton
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,755 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%.

#7

Northwest College

Powell
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,438 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Northwest Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,196. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#8

Eastern Wyoming College

Torrington
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,430 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,068. The student loan default rate of 7.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Health Professions Careers in WY

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title WY Job Growth WY Median Salary
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 50% $73,670
Nurse Practitioners 38% $114,000
Physician Assistants 36% $118,090
Physical Therapist Aides 36% $24,500
Audiologists 33% $73,680
Physical Therapist Assistants 33% $55,150
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 33% $66,600
Respiratory Therapists 32% $57,920
Physical Therapists 29% $87,630
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 29% $69,140
Software Applications Developers 28% $66,060
Home Health Aides 28% $27,960
Medical Assistants 27% $33,430
Fine Artists 25% $0
Occupational Therapy Assistants 25% $53,370
Substance Abuse Social Workers 23% $48,420
Medical Secretaries 23% $34,040
Mental Health Counselors 23% $0
Phlebotomists 23% $30,980
Healthcare Social Workers 22% $56,170
Dietitians and Nutritionists 22% $61,230
Community Health Workers 22% $46,020
Optometrists 22% $101,100
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 22% $31,160
Personal Care Aides 22% $25,840
Occupational Therapists 21% $79,290
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 20% $48,290
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $91,730
Health Specialties Professors 19% $72,550
Substance Abuse Counselors 19% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 18% $76,070
Veterinarians 17% $76,970
Registered Nurses 17% $65,100
Athletic Trainers 17% $45,270
Surgical Technologists 17% $43,060
Nursing Instructors and Professors 17% $68,550
Dental Assistants 16% $34,860
Massage Therapists 15% $38,920
Family and General Practitioners 14% $208,000
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $65,590
Dentists 14% $102,790
Dental Hygienists 14% $70,340
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 14% $33,340
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 13% $0
Health Technologists and Technicians 13% $49,480
Dispensing Opticians 12% $29,830
Healthcare Support Workers 12% $41,350
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 12% $40,690
Medical Equipment Preparers 11% $37,840
Pharmacy Technicians 11% $37,360
Sales Managers 11% $88,970
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 10% $0
Psychiatric Aides 10% $0
Physicians and Surgeons 10% $208,000
Nursing Assistants 10% $29,970
Administrative Services Managers 10% $89,410
Chiropractors 9% $60,320
Engineers 9% $90,600
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 9% $34,330
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 8% $74,350
Computer User Support Specialists 8% $48,380
Pharmacists 7% $122,250
Computer Workers 7% $73,050
Managers 7% $98,210
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 6% $62,100
Speech-Language Pathologists 6% $75,160
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 4% $46,740
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 4% $50,900
Rehabilitation Counselors 0% $34,820
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 0% $63,270
Occupational Therapy Aides 0% $0
Recreational Therapists 0% $47,650
Psychology Professors 0% $65,440
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 0% $0
Nurse Anesthetists 0% $0
Radiation Therapists 0% $0
Marketing Managers 0% $92,200
Clergy 0% $57,240
Social Work Professors 0% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 0% $92,360
Dentists 0% $0
Exercise Physiologists 0% $0
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 0% $20,870
Computer Programmers -9% $64,740
Medical Transcriptionists -13% $38,840

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