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Best Nursing Schools in Wyoming: Programs, Tuition & How to Apply

GradeToGrad Editorial Team

March 12, 2026

Wyoming has 7 nursing programs from $4,250 at Western Wyoming CC to $6,938 at University of Wyoming, with doctoral graduates earning $118,446.

Overview of Nursing Education in Wyoming

Wyoming offers 7 nursing programs with universally affordable tuition — every program is under $7,000/year. The University of Wyoming is the sole 4-year university, while 6 community colleges provide ADN pathways. Wyoming's sparse population and vast rural areas create strong nursing demand and competitive salaries.

University of Wyoming (Laramie)

UW is the state's only doctoral nursing program with graduates earning $118,446/year. In-state tuition is just $6,938 with a near-open 97.4% acceptance rate and 60.3% graduation rate. UW's Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing is well-respected regionally.

Community College Nursing Programs

Wyoming's CCs are remarkably affordable:

Western Wyoming CC (Rock Springs): $4,250/year, ADN graduates earn $68,751
Casper College: $4,410/year, $57,536 earnings
Laramie County CC (Cheyenne): $4,613/year, $58,334 earnings
Central Wyoming College (Riverton): $4,680/year, $55,501 earnings
Northern Wyoming CC District (Sheridan): $4,830/year, $58,814 earnings
Northwest College (Powell): $4,935/year, $53,642 earnings

All under $5,000/year. Western Wyoming CC in Rock Springs has the highest ADN earnings at $68,751.

Nursing Job Market

Wyoming's nursing shortage is among the most acute in the nation. The state's rural geography and aging population mean nurses are in constant demand. Advanced practice nurses (particularly nurse practitioners) fill critical gaps in communities without physician access. Expect competitive salaries, signing bonuses, and loan forgiveness in rural placements.

Next Steps

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