Best Political Science Schools Near Cheyenne, WY (2026)

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

Cheyenne, Wyoming has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs, with tuition ranging from $13,373 to $44,918 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 political science-related role is Management Analysts at a median $87,460 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Political Science Schools to Cheyenne

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Wyoming

Laramie, WY 42.5 miles from Cheyenne
  • 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

#2

Casper College

Casper, WY 140.9 miles from Cheyenne
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.5 BOC Score
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: 88

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Northwest College

Powell, WY 320.5 miles from Cheyenne
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,950
Avg net price $7,463/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Political Science 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)
Political Scientists N/A WY statewide –
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $84,750 WY statewide $87,824
Management Analysts $87,460 Cheyenne, WY $90,632
Public Relations Specialists $69,990 Cheyenne, WY $72,528
Survey Researchers $84,360 WY statewide $87,420
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $48,260 Cheyenne, WY $50,010
Compliance Officers $67,640 Cheyenne, WY $70,093
Social and Community Service Managers $75,020 Cheyenne, WY $77,741

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 political science schools are near Cheyenne, WY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering political science programs near Cheyenne. The closest is Colorado State University-Fort Collins in Fort Collins, CO (41.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Front Range Community College (86.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying political science roles near Cheyenne?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying political science-related roles near Cheyenne are: Management Analysts ($87,460), Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($84,750), Survey Researchers ($84,360). 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 political science 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 political science?

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: 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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