Best Colleges in Wyoming (2026)

10 colleges ranked by graduate earnings, acceptance rates, and outcomes — powered by federal data from the U.S. Department of Education.

10

Colleges

$40,811

Avg Earnings (10yr)

$12,461

Avg Net Price

97%

Avg Admit Rate

48%

Avg Grad Rate

State Overview

Wyoming is home to 10 colleges and universities, ranging from research universities to community colleges. University of Wyoming leads the state in graduate earnings, with state alumni earning $40,811 on average ten years after enrollment. Whether you're looking for a flagship research university, a liberal arts college, or a career-focused program, Wyoming offers diverse options across all price points.

Quick Facts — Wyoming Colleges

Highest Earning
University of Wyoming

$56,880median earnings

Most Selective
University of Wyoming

97%acceptance rate

Best Grad Rate
University of Wyoming

60%6-yr grad rate

Most Affordable
Eastern Wyoming College

$4,989avg net price

Top 10 Colleges in Wyoming by Graduate Earnings

Ranked by median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Public and private nonprofit only.

1
University of Wyoming
Laramie·Public

Earnings

$56,880

2

Earnings

$44,783

3

Earnings

$40,939

4
Casper College
Casper·Public

Earnings

$40,935

5

Earnings

$40,477

6
Eastern Wyoming College
Torrington·Public

Earnings

$37,121

7
Northwest College
Powell·Public

Earnings

$36,950

8
Central Wyoming College
Riverton·Public

Earnings

$34,402

Most Affordable Colleges in Wyoming

Lowest average net price after grants and scholarships. Public and private nonprofit only.

#1 Most AffordablePublic
Eastern Wyoming College

Torrington, WY

$4,989/ yr avg net

41% grad rate

#2 Most AffordablePublic
Laramie County Community College

Cheyenne, WY

$7,143/ yr avg net

30% grad rate

#3 Most AffordablePublic
Northwest College

Powell, WY

$7,394/ yr avg net

44% grad rate

#4 Most AffordablePublic
Western Wyoming Community College

Rock Springs, WY

$8,420/ yr avg net

34% grad rate

#5 Most AffordablePublic
Casper College

Casper, WY

$8,759/ yr avg net

40% grad rate

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All Colleges in Wyoming

All 10 accredited institutions. Click column headers to sort.

SchoolCityTypeAdmit RateNet PriceGrad RateEarnings (10yr)
Casper CollegeCasperPublicN/A$8,75940%$40,935
Central Wyoming CollegeRivertonPublicN/A$13,62239%$34,402
Cheeks Beauty AcademyCheyennePrivate For-ProfitN/A$11,03571%$25,459
Eastern Wyoming CollegeTorringtonPublicN/A$4,98941%$37,121
Laramie County Community CollegeCheyennePublicN/A$7,14330%$44,783
Northern Wyoming Community College DistrictSheridanPublicN/A$8,89038%$40,477
Northwest CollegePowellPublicN/A$7,39444%$36,950
University of WyomingLaramiePublic97%$11,77960%$56,880
Western Wyoming Community CollegeRock SpringsPublicN/A$8,42034%$40,939
WyoTechLaramiePrivate For-ProfitN/A$42,57484%$50,167

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