Northern Wyoming Community College District
Sheridan, Wyoming · Public · 1,610 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical Wyoming high-school graduate (about $38,923/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 62 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,069 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,047 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,232 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,919 |
| $110k and up | $14,209 |
| All families (average) | $9,346 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $47,834 | +$8,911 | clears the bar | $7,736 | 0.9 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $52,090 | +$13,167 | clears the bar | $9,390 | 0.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $72,467 | +$33,544 | clears the bar | $15,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $56,041 | +$17,118 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $69,005 | +$30,082 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $64,361 | +$25,438 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $45,010 | +$6,087 | clears the bar | $8,463 | 1.4 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $72,326 | +$33,403 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $41,644 | +$2,721 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $64,459 | +$25,536 | clears the bar | $6,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $52,827 | +$13,904 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $29,544 | -$9,379 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 18% of students receive Pell grants · 42% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.