Best Game Design Schools Near Cheyenne, WY (2026)

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

Cheyenne, Wyoming has 2 accredited schools offering game design 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 game design-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $128,610 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Game Design Schools to Cheyenne

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer game design programs near Cheyenne, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Cheyenne 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 game design page.

Game Design 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developers $121,990 Cheyenne, WY $126,415
Special Effects Artists and Animators N/A WY statewide –
Graphic Designers $44,890 Cheyenne, WY $46,518
Web and Digital Interface Designers $67,020 WY statewide $69,451
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers N/A WY statewide –
Writers and Authors $49,650 WY statewide $51,451
Computer Programmers $81,640 WY statewide $84,601
Computer and Information Systems Managers $128,610 Cheyenne, WY $133,275

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

Metric Value Source
Population 64,976 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $77,176 Census 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited game design schools are near Cheyenne, WY?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering game design programs near Cheyenne. The closest is Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in Lakewood, CO (97.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Red Rocks Community College (100.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying game design roles near Cheyenne?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying game design-related roles near Cheyenne are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($128,610), Software Developers ($121,990), Computer Programmers ($81,640). 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 game design 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 game design?

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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Other Programs Available in Cheyenne

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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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