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

Gillette, Wyoming has a population of about 33,278. The city’s median household income is $90,699 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 1 accredited school offering computer science programs near Gillette, with tuition ranging from $4,830 to $15,914 per year for indexed programs. 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 Gillette

The 1 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 1 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Gillette. Distances are calculated from Gillette city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Northern Wyoming Community College DistrictSheridan, WY78.4 mi$4,830 - $15,914

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


Computer Science Wages Near Gillette

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Wyoming, statewide)
Software Developer$112,590
Computer Systems Analyst$88,790
Computer Network Architect$97,510
Database Administrator$69,980
Database Architect$62,760
Information Security Analyst$121,290
Computer Network Support Specialist$61,780
Computer User Support Specialist$58,680
Web DeveloperN/A
Web and Digital Interface Designer$51,320
Computer and Information Systems Manager$117,060

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.


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)
Computer Science-related employment in Campbell County33 workers, 26 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual


Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Gillette. The closest is Northern Wyoming Community College District in Sheridan, WY (78.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Northern Wyoming Community College District (78.4 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles in Wyoming?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Wyoming are: Information Security Analyst ($121,290), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($117,060), Software Developer ($112,590). Wages for Gillette workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Is Gillette an affordable place to study computer science?

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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.