Best Online Education 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. There is 1 accredited education program within 100 miles of Gillette, with tuition ranging from $9,000 to $21,343 per year. In Wyoming, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $113,160 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Education Schools to Gillette

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer education programs. Distances are calculated from Gillette city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Black Hills State UniversitySpearfish, SD81.8 mi$9,000 - $21,343

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


Education Wages Near Gillette

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Wyoming, statewide)
Secondary School Teacher$63,390
Elementary School Teacher$61,560
Middle School Teacher$62,420
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$68,440
Education Administrator, K-12$104,030
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$113,160
Tutor$64,450
Educational and Career Counselor$65,070

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)
Education-related employment in Campbell County135 workers, 21 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual


Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education programs are near Gillette, WY?

Our directory lists 1 education programs within 100 miles of Gillette. The closest is Black Hills State University in Spearfish, SD (81.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Black Hills State University (81.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying education roles in Wyoming?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Wyoming are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($113,160), Education Administrator, K-12 ($104,030), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($68,440). Wages for Gillette workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Is Gillette an affordable place to study education?

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.