Physiology, Pathology at University of Wyoming

Starting at under $24,000 annually, University of Wyoming's Physiology and Pathology graduates earn about 23% less than the national median for this degree—landing in just the 5th percentile nationally. That's a concerning outcome, especially since graduates could expect to earn over $30,000 at a typical program elsewhere. The manageable debt load of $18,500 is a saving grace here, keeping the debt-to-earnings ratio below 1.0, but that doesn't change the fundamental problem: these are barely-above-minimum-wage earnings for a bachelor's degree.

The state context offers little comfort. While this program ranks at the 60th percentile in Wyoming, that's only because it's the sole physiology/pathology program in the state—there's no real competition. Wyoming students considering this path should look at out-of-state options where the median graduate earns $7,000 more annually, which compounds significantly over a career.

The University of Wyoming admits nearly all applicants, and this program appears to reflect that open-access mission rather than strong outcomes. Unless your child has specific Wyoming ties that make staying in-state essential, or plans to use this as a stepping stone to graduate school immediately, the combination of below-average earnings and limited career momentum makes this difficult to recommend over physiology programs at more selective institutions.