Best Computer Science Schools Near Cheyenne, WY (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Cheyenne, Wyoming has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $13,373 to $34,783 per year for indexed programs. Cheyenne has a population of about 64,976. Median household income is $77,176 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cheyenne, WY metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $128,610 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Cheyenne

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

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 Cheyenne. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Laramie County Community College

Cheyenne, WY 2.7 miles from Cheyenne
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,783
Avg net price $7,287/yr
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  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Cheyenne

Cheyenne is part of the Cheyenne, WY metro area (BLS area code 16940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wyoming statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $121,990 Cheyenne, WY $126,415
Computer Systems Analyst $89,480 Cheyenne, WY $92,725
Computer Network Architect $100,520 WY statewide $104,166
Database Administrator $82,480 WY statewide $85,472
Database Architect $67,630 Cheyenne, WY $70,083
Information Security Analyst $108,260 Cheyenne, WY $112,187
Computer Network Support Specialist $63,080 Cheyenne, WY $65,368
Computer User Support Specialist $61,780 Cheyenne, WY $64,021
Web Developer $68,410 WY statewide $70,891
Web and Digital Interface Designer $67,020 WY statewide $69,451
Computer and Information Systems Manager $128,610 Cheyenne, WY $133,275

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.

Cheyenne at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 64,976 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $77,176 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 32.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 96.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Laramie County 582 workers, 239 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Cheyenne, WY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Cheyenne. The closest is Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, WY (2.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Nebraska Community College (78.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Cheyenne are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($128,610), Software Developer ($121,990), Information Security Analyst ($108,260). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wyoming statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Fort Collins instead of Cheyenne?

Fort Collins, CO is 43.4 miles from Cheyenne and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Cheyenne an affordable place to study computer science?

Cheyenne’s median household income of $77,176 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cheyenne 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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Other Programs Available in Cheyenne

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Cheyenne:

Data verified: September 6, 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.

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