Best Public Policy Schools Near Laramie, WY (2026)

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

Laramie, Wyoming has 1 accredited school offering public policy programs, with tuition ranging from $13,373 to $34,783 per year for indexed programs. Laramie has a population of about 31,848. Median household income is $52,414 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 55.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wyoming, the top-earning public policy-related role is Financial and Investment Analysts at a median $187,090 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Public Policy Schools to Laramie

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public policy programs near Laramie, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Laramie city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Public Policy Wages Near Laramie

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Wyoming, statewide)
Political Scientists N/A
Management Analysts $98,540
Economists N/A
Social and Community Service Managers $66,330
Survey Researchers $84,360
Compliance Officers $79,890
General and Operations Managers $99,700
Financial and Investment Analysts $187,090

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.

Laramie at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 31,848 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $52,414 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 55.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public policy schools are near Laramie, WY?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering public policy programs near Laramie. The closest is Colorado State University-Fort Collins in Fort Collins, CO (57.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Colorado State University-Fort Collins (57.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public policy roles in Wyoming?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public policy-related roles in Wyoming are: Financial and Investment Analysts ($187,090), General and Operations Managers ($99,700), Management Analysts ($98,540). Wages for Laramie workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Cheyenne instead of Laramie?

Cheyenne, WY is 43.9 miles from Laramie and has its own set of local public policy programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Laramie an affordable place to study public policy?

Laramie’s median household income of $52,414 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Laramie 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 Laramie

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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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