Best Online Social Work Programs in Laramie, WY (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Laramie, Wyoming has 3 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $4,613 to $33,751 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 social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $69,020 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Laramie

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Laramie. Distances are calculated from Laramie city center.

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 Laramie. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Wyoming

Laramie, WY 2.4 miles from Laramie BOC Score66.9
Published tuition$6,938 - $22,718
Online programsYes

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#2

Laramie County Community College

Cheyenne, WY 45.2 miles from Laramie BOC Score67.1
Published tuition$4,613 - $12,722
Online programsYes

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#3

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO 57.9 miles from Laramie BOC Score69.5
Published tuition$12,896 - $33,751
Online programsYes

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

Social Work Wages Near Laramie

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Wyoming, statewide)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$56,420
Healthcare Social Worker$62,260
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$59,310
Social Worker, All Other$69,020
Social and Community Service Manager$66,330
Social and Human Service Assistant$45,290
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.

Laramie at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,848Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$52,414Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+55.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Social Work-related employment in Albany County537 workers, 61 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Laramie, WY?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering social work programs near Laramie. The closest is University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Colorado State University-Fort Collins (57.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles in Wyoming?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in Wyoming are: Social Worker, All Other ($69,020), Social and Community Service Manager ($66,330), Healthcare Social Worker ($62,260). 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 social work 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 social work?

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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Data verified: June 11, 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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