Best Online Computer Science Programs in Casper, WY (2026)

Casper, Wyoming has a population of about 58,754. The city’s median household income is $69,171 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There is 1 accredited computer science program within 100 miles of Casper, with tuition ranging from $4,410 to $13,593 per year. In Wyoming, the top-earning computer science-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $121,290 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Casper

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer computer science programs. Distances are calculated from Casper city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Casper CollegeCasper, WY0.7 mi$4,410 - $13,593

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


Computer Science Wages Near Casper

Casper is part of the Casper, WY metro area (BLS area code 16220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wyoming statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$101,210Casper, WY$107,900
Computer Systems Analyst$103,780Casper, WY$110,640
Computer Network Architect$97,510WY statewide$103,955
Database Administrator$69,980WY statewide$74,606
Database Architect$62,760WY statewide$66,908
Information Security Analyst$121,290WY statewide$129,307
Computer Network Support Specialist$61,780WY statewide$65,864
Computer User Support Specialist$50,970Casper, WY$54,339
Web DeveloperN/AWY statewide
Web and Digital Interface Designer$51,320WY statewide$54,712
Computer and Information Systems Manager$117,060WY statewide$124,797

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Casper at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population58,754Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$69,171Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Natrona County159 workers, 108 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual


Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science programs are near Casper, WY?

Our directory lists 1 computer science programs within 100 miles of Casper. The closest is Casper College in Casper, WY (0.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Casper College (0.7 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Casper?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Casper are: Information Security Analyst ($121,290), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($117,060), Computer Systems Analyst ($103,780). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wyoming statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Is Casper an affordable place to study computer science?

Casper’s median household income of $69,171 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Casper 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.