Best Online Colleges in Wyoming

Wyoming offers online learning opportunities and a positive job outlook in many areas. The state houses one public university in Laramie — the University of Wyoming, which operates the most expansive online learning community in the state. Students can also take advantage of a private college in Lander and 10 community colleges located throughout the state. Most schools in Wyoming offer multiple degree options, although nondegree seekers can also pursue myriad opportunities, including certificates and self-development courses.

Read on to learn more about online colleges in Wyoming.

Wyoming’s abundance of natural resources and travel opportunities mean that mining and tourism are the state’s top two industries, although both took a hit during the pandemic. Fortunately, both industries started to rebound during the second half of 2021. As of November 2021, Wyoming’s unemployment rate was 3.7% — slightly below the national rate of 4.2%.

Annual Median Salary: $33,750

Job Outlook (2020-2022): 2.7%

As tourism has slowly rebounded in the state over the past two years, industries that provide these visitors with food and entertainment — including food manufacturing — have seen growth.

Annual Mean Salary: $40,770

Job Outlook (2020-2022): 4.8%

Working as a courier can provide a nice way to earn a living and see the beautiful Wyoming scenery. With a short-term projected growth of almost 5%, this industry is one of Wyoming’s top job growth areas.

Annual Median Salary: $32,970

Job Outlook (2020-2022): 4.9%

While retail, as a whole, is projected to decline in Wyoming over the short term, professionals who provide building materials and garden equipment and supplies should see increased demand.