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Physical Sciences Schools in Wyoming

In 2020-2021, 103 students earned their Physical Sciences degrees in WY.

A Physical Sciences major is the 18th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Wyoming

Physical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 61
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Master’s Degree 17
Associate Degree 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical sciences majors in Wyoming is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 70.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.7%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Wyoming

3,650 people in the state and 1,844,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical sciences.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Wyoming

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $73,220 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Wyoming that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

#2

Casper College

Casper
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,551 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,044. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,776 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,347. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Physical Sciences Careers in WY

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title WY Job Growth WY Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 20% $50,530
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 14% $92,650
Engineering Professors 11% $91,200
Architectural and Engineering Managers 11% $122,910
Geoscientists 10% $69,370
Chemists 9% $62,550
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 6% $62,100
Professors 2% $49,130
High School Teachers 1% $60,140
Chemistry Professors 0% $74,280
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 0% $92,360
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $88,510
Hydrologists 0% $71,430
Physical Scientists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in WY
Agriculture 344
Engineering 327
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 283
Computer & Information Sciences 111
Natural Resources & Conservation 105
Mathematics & Statistics 55
Engineering Technologies 31

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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