Median Earnings (1yr)
$36,062
21st percentile
Est. Median Debt
$20,500
Est. from national median (40 programs)
Sample Size
23
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Wyoming graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Wyoming graduates earn $36k, placing them in the 21th percentile of all plant sciences bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Wyoming

Plant Sciences bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Wyoming

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
University of Wyoming$36,062$49,935$20,500*
National Median$42,786$20,500*0.48
* Estimated from similar programs

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Wyoming, approximately 22% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 23 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.