Best Economics Schools Near Laramie, WY (2026)

Laramie, Wyoming has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $4,290 to $44,918 per year for indexed programs. Laramie has a population of about 31,848. Median household income is $52,414 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 55.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wyoming, the top-earning economics-related role is Financial and Investment Analyst at a median $187,090 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Economics Schools to Laramie

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

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

Economics Wages Near Laramie

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Wyoming, statewide)
Economist	N/A
Financial and Investment Analyst	$187,090
Statistician	N/A
Management Analyst	$98,540

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.

Laramie at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	31,848	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$52,414	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	55.8%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Laramie-Area Cities With Economics Programs

Cheyenne, WY – 43.9 mi away (79,217 pop)
Fort Collins, CO – 59.7 mi away (301,581 pop)
Loveland, CO – 68.0 mi away (76,897 pop)
Windsor, CO – 68.4 mi away (22,776 pop)
Johnstown, CO – 74.8 mi away (21,313 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited economics schools are near Laramie, WY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering economics programs near Laramie. The closest is University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Colorado Boulder (91.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying economics roles in Wyoming?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles in Wyoming are: Financial and Investment Analyst ($187,090), Management Analyst ($98,540). Wages for Laramie workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Cheyenne instead of Laramie?

Cheyenne, WY is 43.9 miles from Laramie and has its own set of local economics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Laramie an affordable place to study economics?

Laramie’s median household income of $52,414 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Laramie 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 Laramie

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Data verified: August 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.

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