Best Online Public Health Programs in Gillette, WY (2026)

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 public health-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $108,030 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Public Health Schools to Gillette

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

#1

Northern Wyoming Community College District

Sheridan, WY 80.1 miles from Gillette 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
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Casper College

Casper, WY 108.0 miles from Gillette 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

Northwest College

Powell, WY 164.2 miles from Gillette 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
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Eastern Wyoming College

Torrington, WY 165.9 miles from Gillette BOC Score 60.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,121
Avg net price $4,764/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Central Wyoming College

Riverton, WY 169.8 miles from Gillette 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

#6

University of Wyoming

Laramie, WY 204.8 miles from Gillette 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

#7

WyoTech

Laramie, WY 205.7 miles from Gillette BOC Score 59.1
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,167
Avg net price $36,726/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Cheeks Beauty Academy

Cheyenne, WY 219.6 miles from Gillette BOC Score 44.4
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $25,459
Avg net price $10,603/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Public Health Wages Near Gillette

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Wyoming, statewide)
EpidemiologistN/A
Health Education Specialist$62,750
Medical and Health Services Manager$108,030
Community Health Worker$54,020

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

MetricValueSource
Population33,278Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$90,699Census 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 public health roles in Wyoming?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public health-related roles in Wyoming are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($108,030), Health Education Specialist ($62,750), Community Health Worker ($54,020). Wages for Gillette workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Is Gillette an affordable place to study public health?

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

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

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.