Best Online Education Programs in Laramie, WY (2026)

Laramie, Wyoming has a population of about 31,848. The city’s 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 education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $113,160 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Education Schools to Laramie

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

No Laramie-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.

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


Education Wages Near Laramie

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.


Laramie at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,848Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$52,414Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+55.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Education-related employment in Albany County357 workers, 52 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 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 education 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 education?

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.