Best Game Design Schools Near Laramie, WY (2026)

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

Laramie, Wyoming is home to about 31,848 residents. 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 game design-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $120,850 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Game Design Schools to Laramie

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer game design 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 game design page.

Game Design Wages Near Laramie

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Wyoming, statewide)
Software Developers $115,170
Special Effects Artists and Animators N/A
Graphic Designers $45,150
Web and Digital Interface Designers $67,020
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers N/A
Writers and Authors $49,650
Computer Programmers $81,640
Computer and Information Systems Managers $120,850

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

What are the highest-paying game design roles in Wyoming?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying game design-related roles in Wyoming are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($120,850), Software Developers ($115,170), Computer Programmers ($81,640). 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 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 Laramie an affordable place to study game design?

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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