Best Online Biology Programs in Gillette, WY (2026)

Gillette, Wyoming has 2 accredited schools offering biology programs. Gillette has a population of about 33,278. Median household income is $90,699 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wyoming, the top-earning biology-related role is Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist at a median $74,150 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Biology Schools to Gillette

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Gillette, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Gillette city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wyoming schools on the Wyoming biology page.


Biology Wages Near Gillette

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Wyoming, statewide)
Medical ScientistN/A
Biological Technician$46,480
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$74,150
Soil and Plant Scientist$55,680

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.


Gillette at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population33,278Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$90,699Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)


Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited biology schools are near Gillette, WY?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering biology programs near Gillette. The closest is Northern Wyoming Community College District in Sheridan, WY (80.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Black Hills State University (81.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying biology roles in Wyoming?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles in Wyoming are: Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($74,150), Soil and Plant Scientist ($55,680), Biological Technician ($46,480). Wages for Gillette workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Is Gillette an affordable place to study biology?

Gillette’s median household income of $90,699 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gillette 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: August 10, 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.