Compared to the rest of the U.S., Wyoming is the least populous state. However, Wyoming colleges and universities throughout the state are offering prime education opportunities. Whether earning an associate degree, bachelor degree, or graduate degree, Wyoming professionals with a college education have some of the best opportunities in the state.
Top 5 Wyoming Industries Employ Graduates of Wyoming Colleges and Universities
Despite its heavy dependence on agriculture and mining, Wyoming offers diverse career opportunities for college graduates. The top 5 industries that employ Wyoming college graduates include:
- Wyoming Government.
- Wyoming Trade, Transportation, and Utilities.
- Wyoming Leisure and Hospitality.
- Wyoming Construction.
- Wyoming Educational and Health Services.
Graduates of Wyoming Universities and Colleges Benefit from a Healthy Local Economy
With over 10 million acres of forest land, Wyoming attracts millions of tourists every year. Another significant contributor to its economy is mining, which provides over a quarter of the state’s income. Wyoming college graduates are thriving in an economy that boasts:
- The 2005 Wyoming gross state product was $27.5 billion.
- The September, 2006 Wyoming unemployment rate was 3.4%, over a full percentage point below the national average.
- 281,700 people are employed in Wyoming.
- The 2004 – 2005 Wyoming median household income was $45,817, on par with the national average.
Nontraditional Degree Programs Help Working Professionals Achieve Education Goals
Working professionals and single parents throughout the state have access to Wyoming colleges and universities. Flexible combinations of campus-based and online degree programs are now available through Wyoming schools, such as:
Kaplan University: Wyoming Online Degree Programs.
University of Phoenix: Cheyenne College Campus and Online Degree Programs.
ITT Technical Institute: Wyoming Online Degree Programs.
To receive more information from any Wyoming school of choice, prospective students are encouraged to submit this information request form. Additional links to Wyoming colleges and universities can also be found through College-Pages.com, the leading education and career resource website.
Click on a program or degree below to request information from the school of your choice.
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Westwood College isn't your typical institution of higher learning. With our career-focused education, students can earn a bachelor's degree in just three years and some associate degrees in as little as 20 months.
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At Lincoln College Online, our goal is to combine the best features of online learning with the quality experience of a traditional college education. So you'll get the convenience, flexibility and value of an online college and the academic excellence and personalized attention of a bricks-and-mortar college.
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Saint Leo University Online is a leading provider of accredited online education to working adults and is a major global provider of education to the military. The online programs are designed to meet the growing needs of adult students and offer the best attributes of traditional classroom education in conjunction with today's most innovative computer technology.
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Lincoln Technical Institute is proud to offer over 60 years of experience supporting students through hands-on, focused career education. We are committed to our mission of helping students achieve personal and professional success and realize their potential, and we're here to partner with you in your goals.
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Lincoln College of Technology is proud to offer over 60 years of experience supporting students through hands-on, focused career education. We are committed to our mission of helping students achieve personal and professional success and realize their potential, and we’re here to partner with you in your goals.
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At ITT Tech we are committed to helping men and women develop the skills and knowledge to pursue many opportunities in fields involving technology, criminal justice, and business.
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Lincoln Culinary Institute enjoys an established reputation as a renowned educational resource for culinary, pastry and food service training. Lincoln Culinary Institute offers training opportunities in Culinary Arts and International Baking and Pastry Arts.
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Potomac College was founded in 1991 and has continued to offer programs leading to the Associate of Science and the Bachelor of Science degrees that are in high demand fields. Potomac College is unique in its devotion to one goal-the needs of the working adult.
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Raise your profile with Saint Leo University Online! We offer what you need for where you're going with our Online MBA Program. Saint Leo University Online honors the person that you already are and supports the person you want to become in the business world. Claim your future today!
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Southwestern College is part of The Lincoln Group of Schools, a large and growing educational group with an established reputation as a quality resource for the industries we serve. Southwestern College can give you the training needed to start you on your path to success.
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At Redstone College we know that you're looking for the rewards that come with being successful - and a key to success is a college degree!
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Hybrid Medical Assisting Program - Work with patients at a doctor's office or clinic as a Medical Assistant. This course is half online and half hands-on training at our Phoenix Campus. Schedules are designed so that you don't have to spend more time in the classroom than necessary.
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Florida Career College has been specializing in career training since 1982. All our programs are specially designed with employers' requirements in mind. We train individuals who want to succeed in the fields of Allied Health, Cosmetology, Information Technology, and Business and Wellness.
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You can start now to make your dream career a reality at Sullivan College of Technology and Design, the region's respected academy for training technical and creative professionals. For half a century, we've shaped the people who've shaped the design and technology industries, with career-focused programs designed to prepare students for success much sooner than traditional colleges.
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Nashville Auto-Diesel College (NADC) is part of The Lincoln Group of Schools, a large and growing educational group with an established reputation as a quality resource for the industries we serve. At NADC, we strive to meet our mission of excellence by offering the comprehensive training and education necessary to prepare graduates for initiating a lasting and rewarding career in their chosen technical area.
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International Training Careers has been training students like you since 1992. With over 5,000 graduates, International Training Careers gives you the tools to earn more money and command more respect.
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