Best Online Graphic Design Programs in Cheyenne, WY (2026)

Cheyenne, Wyoming has 5 accredited schools offering graphic 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 Wyoming, the top-earning graphic design-related role is Web and Digital Interface Designer at a median $67,020 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Graphic Design Schools to Cheyenne

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

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

#1

University of Wyoming

Laramie, WY 41.8 miles from Cheyenne BOC Score 67.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,880
Avg net price $13,599/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Casper College

Casper, WY 140.8 miles from Cheyenne BOC Score 62.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,935
Avg net price $9,593/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Central Wyoming College

Riverton, WY 227.4 miles from Cheyenne BOC Score 48.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Northern Wyoming Community College District

Sheridan, WY 275.2 miles from Cheyenne BOC Score 60.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,477
Avg net price $9,346/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Northwest College

Powell, WY 320.7 miles from Cheyenne BOC Score 59.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,950
Avg net price $7,463/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Graphic 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Graphic Designer$44,890Cheyenne, WY$46,518
Art DirectorN/AWY statewide
Web and Digital Interface Designer$67,020WY statewide$69,451
Special Effects Artist and AnimatorN/AWY statewide

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

MetricValueSource
Population64,976Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$77,176Census 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 graphic design schools are near Cheyenne, WY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs near Cheyenne. The closest is Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, WY (2.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Nebraska Community College (78.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying graphic design-related roles near Cheyenne are: Web and Digital Interface Designer ($67,020), Graphic Designer ($44,890). 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 graphic 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 graphic 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

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Cheyenne:

Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.