Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Cheyenne, WY (2026)

Cheyenne, Wyoming has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $4,613 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 cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $128,610 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Cheyenne

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity 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.

#1

Laramie County Community College

Cheyenne, WY 2.6 miles from Cheyenne BOC Score67.1
Published tuition$4,613 - $12,722
Online programsYes

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#2

University of Wyoming

Laramie, WY 41.8 miles from Cheyenne BOC Score66.9
Published tuition$6,938 - $22,718
Online programsYes

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#3

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO 42.3 miles from Cheyenne BOC Score69.5
Published tuition$12,896 - $33,751
Online programsYes

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#4

Regis University

Denver, CO 94.2 miles from Cheyenne BOC Score62.1
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#5

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO 97.2 miles from Cheyenne BOC Score43.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wyoming schools on the Wyoming cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$108,260Cheyenne, WY$112,187
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$64,480Cheyenne, WY$66,819
Computer Network Architect$100,520WY statewide$104,166
Computer Systems Analyst$89,480Cheyenne, WY$92,725
Computer and Information Systems Manager$128,610Cheyenne, WY$133,275
Computer Network Support Specialist$63,080Cheyenne, WY$65,368
Computer User Support Specialist$61,780Cheyenne, WY$64,021

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

MetricValueSource
Population64,976Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$77,176Census 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
Cybersecurity-related employment in Laramie County683 workers, 280 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Cheyenne, WY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Cheyenne. The closest is Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, WY (2.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Metropolitan State University of Denver (97.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Cheyenne?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Cheyenne are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($128,610), Information Security Analyst ($108,260), Computer Network Architect ($100,520). 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 cybersecurity 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 cybersecurity?

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.