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Welcome to Wyoming

Beautiful campus in a scenic location. Known for picturesque views and sunsets, the UW campus brings a taste of the mountains to the local environment.
Small town living with big city access. Just a short drive from Denver, Laramie offers easy access to big city amenities while boasting a family-friendly atmosphere.
Easy access to mountains and recreational activities including hiking, fishing, climbing, camping, skiing, snowboarding, biking and more!
Quality education at an affordable price. With a low student to faculty ratio, students benefit from hands-on learning experiences with a low tuition.

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WHat is the Value of a Degree in ERMD?

A graphic with clip art demonstrating that says the value of your degree and shows that salary, healthcare, job security, etc. all increase with a B.S.

Education can broaden your mind and teach you to think more critically, which is a skill valued by employers.

99.2% of job descriptions in the US list this skill as required.

Most jobs post-pandemic require some type of higher education.

An education can never be taken away from you, unlike property or assets.

Healthcare access increases with a college education. Those with BS and higher attend routine screenings and catch health issues at least 2 years earlier than peers without higher education.

Voting participation increases with a college education.

Over the lifetime of a person with a Bachelor’s degree, they will earn more than someone with a high school diploma. Median life income with BS $2,678,800 versus median life income with HS $1,304,000.

Most student debt is in the private sector of higher education. As the University of Wyoming is a public landgrant institution, students graduate with less debt here. Recent UW statistics showed that more than 50% of UW graduates, graduate with no student loan debt.

In an economic downturn, the people who fare the best are those with a college degree. More than 70% of people in the US that are currently employed have a bachelor’s degree or higher education.