Wyoming · Computer and Information Sciences

Best colleges for Computer and Information Sciences in Wyoming

Ranked by graduates a year

Laramie County Community College, Northern Wyoming Community College District and Western Wyoming Community College award the most Computer and Information Sciences degrees and certificates in Wyoming: 19, 3 and 3 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 4 Wyoming colleges offer Computer and Information Sciences and award 26 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Computer and Information Sciences program focuses on the intersection of computing and informatics, treating computers as essential tools for problem-solving and innovation. This program is designed for students interested in…

Institutions
4
offering CIP 11.01
States & territories
56
with a program page
Degrees / yr
26
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
40%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Computer and Information Research Scientists
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BLS OEWS May 2025

4 institutions offering Computer and Information Sciences in Wyoming

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne Public
—1938%——
2Northern Wyoming Community College District
Sheridan Public
—342%——
3Western Wyoming Community College
Rock Springs Public
—333%——
4Northwest College
Powell Public
—149%——

Colleges awarding the most Computer and Information Sciences degrees in Wyoming

Top 4 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne Public
19Not reported
2Northern Wyoming Community College District
Sheridan Public
3Not reported
3Western Wyoming Community College
Rock Springs Public
3Not reported
4Northwest College
Powell Public
1Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Computer and Information Research Scientists (SOC 15-1221).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+19.7%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~3,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$140,910
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingActive LearningMathematics

What Computer and Information Research Scientists earn in Wyoming

Jobs in Wyoming
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BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
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annual
Best-paying metro
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Computer and Information Sciences programs in Wyoming.

Which Wyoming colleges award the most Computer and Information Sciences degrees?+

Laramie County Community College (19 graduates a year), Northern Wyoming Community College District (3 graduates a year) and Western Wyoming Community College (3 graduates a year) award the most Computer and Information Sciences degrees and certificates in Wyoming, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 4 Wyoming colleges offer Computer and Information Sciences.

What is the focus of the Computer and Information Sciences program?+

The Computer and Information Sciences program focuses on the intersection of computing and informatics, treating computers as essential tools for problem-solving and innovation. This program is designed for students interested in…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, reading comprehension, active listening, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Computer and Information Research Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +19.7% growth with around 3,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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