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Doctoral (Research)-18% vs national median151 grads tracked

Physical Sciences at University of Wyoming

Ranked 73rd of 82 doctoral (research) programs in Physical Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$66,831
middle 50%: $53,529 – $92,287
Median · 5 years out
$87,772
middle 50%: $66,514 – $116,180
Median · 10 years out
$106,080
middle 50%: $88,826 – $129,123

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Physical Sciences (doctoral (research)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Wyoming's doctoral (research) program in Physical Sciences earn a median $66,831 one year after graduating, rising to $106,080 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 18% below the national median of $107,017 for this field, ranking 73rd of 82 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
4.6 yrs
≈ $5,027 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Toledo
$89,880 · 5 yrs out
Georgia State University
$89,458 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Saint Louis
$89,458 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$89,177 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Albany
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
Utah State University
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
University of Montana (The)
$87,170 · 5 yrs out
Portland State University
$86,717 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama at Birmingham
$84,962 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$84,400 · 5 yrs out
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
$83,179 · 5 yrs out
Texas Tech University
$82,300 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Wyoming

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$154,462 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$153,648 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$125,175 · 5 yrs out
Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's)
$120,958 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$114,494 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$106,733 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$104,798 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$99,033 · 5 yrs out
Systems Engineering (Bachelor's)
$98,712 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$97,959 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,378 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$94,869 · 5 yrs out

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