Nursing Schools in Wyoming (2026)
8 accredited nursing programs found
Wyoming has 8 nursing-relevant schools in this directory, all 8 public — the only state in this directory without a single private nursing-relevant institution. Average in-state tuition is $4,868 — among the lowest of any state — with public schools averaging $4,868 (no private average available). The 25th-to-75th-percentile tuition band runs from $4,410 to $4,830, an exceptionally tight band reflecting the uniform community-college and University of Wyoming tuition structure. The cheapest tracked program is Western Wyoming Community College at $4,250 per year, and the largest by undergraduate enrollment is the University of Wyoming at approximately 8,047.
Across Wyoming programs the average graduation rate is 42.7 percent and the average retention rate is 66.8 percent. Median post-graduation earnings average $40,706 and median federal debt at graduation averages $10,190 — the lowest of any state in this directory. The state's healthcare employer base is dominated by Banner Health, the Wyoming Medical Center, and a network of rural critical-access hospitals across the state's vast geography.
Registered Nurse Market in Wyoming
BLS wage and employment data for registered nurses
Registered Nurse Salary in Wyoming
Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Matches the Wyoming average of $4,868.
Matches the Wyoming average of 42.7%.
Matches the Wyoming median of $40,706.
Tuition Overview
| Avg Public Tuition | $4,868 |
| Lowest Tuition | $4,250 |
| Highest Tuition | $6,938 |
Student Outcomes
| Avg Graduation Rate | 42.7% |
| Avg Earnings After Grad | $41,561 |
| Avg Student Debt | $10,190 |
| Total Enrollment | 18,041 |
All Nursing Schools in Wyoming
| Institution | City | Type | Tuition (In-State) | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wyoming | Laramie | Public | $6,938 | 8,047 |
| Laramie County Community College | Cheyenne | Public | $4,613 | 2,563 |
| Casper College | Casper | Public | $4,410 | 2,239 |
| Northern Wyoming Community College District | Sheridan | Public | $4,830 | 1,607 |
| Western Wyoming Community College | Rock Springs | Public | $4,250 | 1,289 |
| Central Wyoming College | Riverton | Public | $4,680 | 981 |
| Northwest College | Powell | Public | $4,935 | 826 |
| Eastern Wyoming College | Torrington | Public | $4,290 | 489 |
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Wyoming Nursing Market Context
BLS data for Wyoming shows an RN median annual wage of $76,640 and a mean of $79,560. The 10th to 90th percentile range runs from $56,780 to $103,920. Statewide RN employment is approximately 4,690 and the projected growth rate is 6 percent — in line with the national figure.
Median program debt of $10,190 against a $76,640 RN median wage produces what may be the most favorable payback ratio in the country: extremely low debt combined with above-national-median wages. The 90th-percentile figure of $103,920 reflects what experienced Wyoming RNs can reach. Wyoming has no state income tax on wages, which materially shifts the after-tax comparison against neighboring states. The state's small healthcare market means rural placements are common and often come with retention bonuses; career mobility for experienced nurses commonly involves accepting placements across multiple Wyoming towns or pursuing advanced practice.