Best colleges in Wyoming, ranked by ROI
We rank all 9 Wyoming institutions we profile by payback years — total net cost divided by earnings above the $48,360 high-school baseline. The state's median net price is $9,346/yr (below the $16,902 national median), and its graduates earn a median $40,935 ten years out (below the $43,549 national median). University of Wyoming leads, clearing its cost in 6.4 years. (Scorecard, 2026.)
$9,346
Median net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$40,935
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
44 yrs
Median payback
Our math, 2026
9
Colleges ranked
degreedividend.com
| # | College | Net price/yr | Earnings 10y | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wyoming | $13,599 | $56,880 | 6.4 yrs |
| 2 | WyoTech | $36,726 | $50,167 | 81.3 yrs |
| 3 | Laramie County Community College | $7,287 | $44,783 | no payback |
| 4 | Western Wyoming Community College | $6,591 | $40,939 | no payback |
| 5 | Casper College | $9,593 | $40,935 | no payback |
| 6 | Northern Wyoming Community College District | $9,346 | $40,477 | no payback |
| 7 | Eastern Wyoming College | $4,764 | $37,121 | no payback |
| 8 | Northwest College | $7,463 | $36,950 | no payback |
| 9 | Central Wyoming College | $11,634 | $34,402 | no payback |
College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · ranking and payback are our math. Payback uses institution-wide earnings; a specific major can rank very differently.
Colleges in Wyoming: frequently asked questions
Which college has the best ROI in Wyoming?
University of Wyoming. It charges $13,599/yr after aid and its graduates earn a median $56,880 ten years out, clearing the cost in about 6.4 years — the fastest payback of the 9 Wyoming colleges we track.
How much does college cost in Wyoming?
The median net price across Wyoming colleges is $9,346/yr after grants and scholarships — below the $16,902 national median. That is the actual price the typical aided student pays, not the published sticker.
What do Wyoming college graduates earn?
A median $40,935 ten years after entry (Scorecard), below the $43,549 national median. Earnings vary widely by school and major — see each college's profile for its own figure.
How many Wyoming colleges pay for themselves?
2 of the 9 Wyoming colleges we track clear their cost on institution-wide earnings above the high-school baseline. The rest need a high-ROI major to pay off — the school average alone does not.