Wyoming · Design and Applied Arts

Best colleges for Design and Applied Arts in Wyoming

Ranked by graduates a year

Casper College, Northwest College and University of Wyoming award the most Design and Applied Arts degrees and certificates in Wyoming: 9, 8 and 6 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 5 Wyoming colleges offer Design and Applied Arts and award 26 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Design and Applied Arts program focuses on the intersection of design and practical application, teaching students how to create aesthetically pleasing objects for everyday use. This program is ideal for individuals interested in…

Institutions
5
offering CIP 50.04
States & territories
53
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
46%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Graphic Designers
$51,110
BLS OEWS May 2025

5 institutions offering Design and Applied Arts 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
1Casper College
Casper Public
—943%——
2Northwest College
Powell Public
—849%——
3University of Wyoming
Laramie Public
—659%——
4Central Wyoming College
Riverton Public
—237%——
5Northern Wyoming Community College District
Sheridan Public
—142%——

Colleges awarding the most Design and Applied Arts degrees in Wyoming

Top 5 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)
1Casper College
Casper Public
9Not reported
2Northwest College
Powell Public
8Not reported
3University of Wyoming
Laramie Public
6Not reported
4Central Wyoming College
Riverton Public
2Not reported
5Northern Wyoming Community College District
Sheridan Public
1Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Graphic Designers (SOC 27-1024).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.1%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~20,000
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$61,300
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingWritingActive LearningReading Comprehension

What Graphic Designers earn in Wyoming

Jobs in Wyoming
240
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$51,110
median $45,150
Best-paying metro
$56,190
Cheyenne, WY

Related careers

Graphic Designers
$51,110 avg · 240 jobs
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
$63,900 avg · 180 jobs
Web and Digital Interface Designers
$75,050 avg · 110 jobs
Interior Designers
$89,250 avg · 90 jobs
Photographers
$44,960 avg · 50 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Design and Applied Arts programs in Wyoming.

Which Wyoming colleges award the most Design and Applied Arts degrees?+

Casper College (9 graduates a year), Northwest College (8 graduates a year) and University of Wyoming (6 graduates a year) award the most Design and Applied Arts degrees and certificates in Wyoming, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 5 Wyoming colleges offer Design and Applied Arts.

How much do Graphic Designers earn in Wyoming?+

The average annual wage for Graphic Designers in Wyoming is $51,110 (median $45,150), across about 240 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Design and Applied Arts program?+

The Design and Applied Arts program focuses on the intersection of design and practical application, teaching students how to create aesthetically pleasing objects for everyday use. This program is ideal for individuals interested in…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

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

What is the job outlook for Graphic Designers?+

The national job outlook is about +2.1% growth with around 20,000 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor'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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