Best Online Special Education Programs in Laramie, WY (2026)

Laramie, Wyoming has 2 accredited schools offering special education 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 special education-related role is Special Education Teacher, Middle School at a median $62,770 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Special Education Schools to Laramie

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer special education 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.

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

WyoTech

Laramie, WY 0.7 miles from Laramie BOC Score 59.1
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,167
Avg net price $36,726/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Wyoming

Laramie, WY 2.4 miles from Laramie 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Special Education Wages Near Laramie

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Wyoming, statewide)
Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School$60,930
Special Education Teacher, Middle School$62,770
Special Education Teacher, Secondary School$62,750
Special Education Teacher, Preschool$52,100

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited special education schools are near Laramie, WY?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering special education programs near Laramie. The closest is University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Northern Colorado (78.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying special education roles in Wyoming?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying special education-related roles in Wyoming are: Special Education Teacher, Middle School ($62,770), Special Education Teacher, Secondary School ($62,750), Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School ($60,930). 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 special education 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 special education?

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: 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.