Guide To Wyoming Colleges & Universities
Searching for the college or university in Wyoming that's right for you? Start your search here.
Browse through the list of Wyoming cities and towns below to view schools in your specific area. Or, see the list of all Wyoming colleges and universities sorted by private 4-year schools, public 4-year schools, and 2-year community colleges.
You'll find detailed information about each college and university, including student type, program completions and online availability.
Wyoming's Colleges by the Numbers
Degrees in Wyoming have been declining at institutions over the past 5 years. In 2021, students completed 5,565 degrees that were offered by Wyoming's colleges and universities. That was a decrease of 4% from completions reported in 2017.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2021
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and regionally-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,738
Completions By Degree
1,819
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees in Wyoming
There are at least 9 schools offering degrees in Wyoming, and 1 is a four-year private college or university where about 3,738 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2021, a total of 1,819 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 1,819 that were offered online.
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in in Wyoming. Franklin University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2021, 1,056 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 106 associate degrees, 638 master's degrees, and 19 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,738
Completions By Degree
1,819
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Public Colleges & Universities in Wyoming
There are 3 four-year public colleges located in Wyoming . About 12,675 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 3,783 degrees were completed at public colleges in Wyoming. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Laramie County Community College is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Laramie County Community College. In 2021, 509 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,514
Completions By Degree
509
Est. Online Degree Availability
23%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Central Wyoming College is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Central Wyoming College. In 2021, 234 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,021
Completions By Degree
234
Est. Online Degree Availability
19%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Wyoming is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Wyoming. In 2021, 2,364 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 446 master's degrees, and 230 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
9,140
Completions By Degree
3,040
Est. Online Degree Availability
5%
Completions by Program
Community Colleges in Wyoming
There are 5 community colleges in Wyoming where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2021, about 7,175 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in Wyoming, and about 1,782 associate degrees were completed.
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Eastern Wyoming College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
569
Completions By Degree
147
Est. Online Degree Availability
33%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northwest College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
953
Completions By Degree
277
Est. Online Degree Availability
22%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Western Wyoming Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,480
Completions By Degree
250
Est. Online Degree Availability
31%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northern Wyoming Community College District is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,812
Completions By Degree
552
Est. Online Degree Availability
41%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Casper College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,361
Completions By Degree
556
Est. Online Degree Availability
39%
Completions by Program
Affordable Colleges in Wyoming
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree in Wyoming, or which Wyoming schools have the most affordable options? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average tuition at Wyoming's 4-year nonprofit schools is $6,075. The average tuition at 4-year for-profit schools in Wyoming is N/A, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is $4,014.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges Serving Wyoming
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a college degree from an accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Wyoming is accredited? View a list of accredited colleges and universities serving Wyoming here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
- Central Wyoming College
- Laramie County Community College
- University of Wyoming
- Franklin University
- Eastern Wyoming College
- Northwest College
- Western Wyoming Community College
- Northern Wyoming Community College District
- Casper College
Wyoming Job Market & Opportunities
What happens after you earn your college degree in Wyoming? What's the Wyoming job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.
In 2021, there were about 395,661 jobs in Wyoming. From 2020-2021, job growth in Wyoming was below the national average, at 1.9%. There were 51,348 job openings in the state. In terms of earnings, workers in Wyoming do better than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $20.24.