Aims Community College
Published tuition$2,090 - $14,478
Online programsYes
Best Online Accounting Programs in Laramie, WY (2026)
Laramie, Wyoming has 1 accredited school offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $2,090 to $14,478 per year for indexed programs. Laramie has a population of about 31,848. Median household income is $52,414 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 55.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wyoming, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Analyst at a median $187,090 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Laramie
The 1 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 1 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Laramie. Distances are calculated from Laramie city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Laramie. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wyoming schools on the Wyoming accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Laramie
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Wyoming, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $77,620 |
| Financial Manager | $124,910 |
| Financial Analyst | $187,090 |
| Budget Analyst | $81,100 |
| Tax Preparer | $57,990 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $61,780 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $47,910 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Laramie at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,848 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $52,414 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 55.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Accounting-related employment in Albany County | 128 workers, 41 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Laramie-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Cheyenne, WY – 43.9 mi away (79,217 pop)
- Fort Collins, CO – 59.7 mi away (301,581 pop)
- Loveland, CO – 68.0 mi away (76,897 pop)
- Windsor, CO – 68.4 mi away (22,776 pop)
- Johnstown, CO – 74.8 mi away (21,313 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Laramie, WY?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Laramie. The closest is Aims Community College in Greeley, CO (76.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Aims Community College (76.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Wyoming?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Wyoming are: Financial Analyst ($187,090), Financial Manager ($124,910), Budget Analyst ($81,100). Wages for Laramie workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Cheyenne instead of Laramie?
Cheyenne, WY is 43.9 miles from Laramie and has its own set of local accounting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Laramie an affordable place to study accounting?
Laramie’s median household income of $52,414 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Laramie while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wyoming public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.