The cost of college in Wyoming — and what it pays back
Across the 9 Wyoming institutions we profile, the median net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $9,346/yr, $7,560 below the $16,906 national median. Graduates earn a median $40,935 ten years after entry (below the $43,552 national median), and 2 of the 9 schools clear their full cost on institution-wide earnings. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)
$9,346
Median net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$40,935
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
43.9 yrs
Median payback
Our math, 2026
2/9
Schools that pay back
Our math, 2026
How Wyoming's 9 colleges split by ROI verdict
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Solid1
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Weak8
Verdicts: payback under 5 / 10 / 20 / over 20 years (or none).
| College | Net price/yr | Earnings 10y | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wyoming | $13,599 | $56,880 | 6.4 yrs |
| WyoTech | $36,726 | $50,167 | 81.3 yrs |
| College | Net price/yr | Earnings 10y | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Wyoming College | $4,764 | $37,121 | no payback |
| Western Wyoming Community College | $6,591 | $40,939 | no payback |
| Laramie County Community College | $7,287 | $44,783 | no payback |
| Northwest College | $7,463 | $36,950 | no payback |
| Northern Wyoming Community College District | $9,346 | $40,477 | no payback |
Frequently asked questions
How much does college cost in Wyoming?
The median net price across Wyoming colleges is $9,346/yr after aid — below the $16,906 national median. Sticker prices run far higher; net price is what the typical aided student actually pays.
Is college in Wyoming cheaper than the national average?
Yes, on median net price: $9,346/yr vs $16,906 nationally — about $7,560/yr less.
What do Wyoming college graduates earn?
A median $40,935 ten years after entry (College Scorecard), below the $43,552 national median.
Which Wyoming college pays for itself fastest?
University of Wyoming — about 6.4 years to clear its $54,396 total net cost on earnings above the high-school baseline. The full ranking is on our best-colleges-in-wyoming page.