Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Cheyenne, WY (2026)

Cheyenne, Wyoming has 2 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $4,030 to $33,751 per year for indexed 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 liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $87,460 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Cheyenne

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer liberal arts 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

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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Liberal Arts 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)
Public Relations Specialist$69,990Cheyenne, WY$72,528
Management Analyst$87,460Cheyenne, WY$90,632
Technical WriterN/AWY statewide
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$36,040WY statewide$37,347
Editor$46,710WY statewide$48,404
Training and Development Specialist$75,420Cheyenne, WY$78,155
Human Resources Specialist$74,830Cheyenne, WY$77,544

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 liberal arts schools are near Cheyenne, WY?

Accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Cheyenne are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Cheyenne?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Cheyenne are: Management Analyst ($87,460), Training and Development Specialist ($75,420), Human Resources Specialist ($74,830). 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 liberal arts 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 liberal arts?

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: July 23, 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.