Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Published tuition$12,896 - $33,751
Online programsYes
Best Online Counseling Programs in Cheyenne, WY (2026)
Cheyenne, Wyoming has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $12,896 to $33,751 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 counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $75,020 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Cheyenne
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Cheyenne. Distances are calculated from Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Northern Colorado
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Western Nebraska Community College
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Naropa University
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Regis University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wyoming schools on the Wyoming counseling page.
Counseling 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $62,410 | Cheyenne, WY | $64,674 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $63,760 | Cheyenne, WY | $66,073 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | N/A | WY statewide | – |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $67,640 | WY statewide | $70,093 |
| Counselor, All Other | N/A | WY statewide | – |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $75,020 | Cheyenne, WY | $77,741 |
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 |
| Counseling-related employment in Laramie County | 2,087 workers, 345 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Cheyenne-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Fort Collins, CO – 43.4 mi away (301,581 pop)
- Laramie, WY – 43.9 mi away (33,587 pop)
- Windsor, CO – 47.1 mi away (22,776 pop)
- Greeley, CO – 50.2 mi away (131,900 pop)
- Loveland, CO – 52.0 mi away (76,897 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Cheyenne, WY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Cheyenne. The closest is Colorado State University-Fort Collins in Fort Collins, CO (42.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Regis University (94.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Cheyenne?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Cheyenne are: Social and Community Service Manager ($75,020), Rehabilitation Counselor ($67,640), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($63,760). 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 counseling 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 counseling?
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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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.