Best Film Schools Near Laramie, WY (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Laramie, Wyoming has 1 accredited school offering film programs, with tuition ranging from $15,666 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 film-related role is Producers and Directors at a median $60,420 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Film Schools to Laramie

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer film 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.

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 Laramie. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Central Wyoming College

Riverton, WY 186.9 miles from Laramie
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,402
Avg net price $11,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Film Wages Near Laramie

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Wyoming, statewide)
Film and Video Editors N/A
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film N/A
Producers and Directors $60,420
Special Effects Artists and Animators N/A
Audio and Video Technicians $49,680
Sound Engineering Technicians N/A
Writers and Authors $49,650
Graphic Designers $45,150

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited film schools are near Laramie, WY?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering film programs near Laramie. The closest is University of Colorado Boulder in Boulder, CO (91.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Colorado Boulder (91.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying film roles in Wyoming?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying film-related roles in Wyoming are: Producers and Directors ($60,420), Audio and Video Technicians ($49,680), Writers and Authors ($49,650). 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 film 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 film?

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: September 5, 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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