Best Philosophy Schools Near Gillette, WY (2026)

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

Gillette, Wyoming is home to about 33,278 residents. Median household income is $90,699 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wyoming, the top-earning philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $100,130 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Philosophy Schools to Gillette

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer philosophy programs near Gillette, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Gillette 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 Gillette. 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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University of Wyoming

Laramie, WY 205.1 miles from Gillette
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.0 BOC Score
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: 136

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Philosophy Wages Near Gillette

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Wyoming, statewide)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary N/A
Writers and Authors $49,650
Lawyers $100,130
Clergy $61,590
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,690
Editors $46,710
Management Analysts $98,540

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.

Gillette at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 33,278 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $90,699 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying philosophy roles in Wyoming?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles in Wyoming are: Lawyers ($100,130), Management Analysts ($98,540), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($62,690). Wages for Gillette workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Is Gillette an affordable place to study philosophy?

Gillette’s median household income of $90,699 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gillette 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 Gillette

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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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