Biology at University of Wyoming

University of Wyoming's biology program produces graduates earning above the national median—hitting the 60th percentile nationwide—while maintaining reasonable debt levels. Starting at nearly $34,000 and climbing to over $36,000 by year four, these earnings outpace the typical biology graduate who starts around $32,000. The $26,000 debt load sits right at national norms, creating a manageable 0.77 debt-to-earnings ratio that most graduates can handle.

The modest 7% earnings growth over four years suggests biology graduates here are finding stable work rather than rapid advancement opportunities. This tracks with Wyoming's economy, where life sciences careers may be more limited than in states with major biotech or pharmaceutical hubs. For students planning graduate school—common for biology majors—these numbers represent a reasonable stepping stone without crushing debt.

The critical caveat: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, making it statistically fragile. A few high or low earners can dramatically shift these medians. Since Wyoming has only one four-year biology program, there's no in-state comparison to validate these numbers. For a Wyoming resident eyeing medical or graduate school, the combination of in-state tuition and above-average outcomes makes sense. For out-of-state families paying premium prices, the small sample size and Wyoming's limited life sciences job market warrant serious consideration of alternatives in states with stronger biotech sectors.