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Best Degree Completion Programs in Wyoming 2027

Wyoming has one university and seven community colleges, and they share a common course numbering system, so most community college courses transfer straight into the University of Wyoming with the same equivalency. WyoTransfer, the state's shared planning site, includes a section for adults returning to finish a degree. Two community colleges now offer their own Bachelor of Applied Science degrees, so you can finish close to home or online.

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2027 at a glance

Wyoming Degree Completion Programs at a Glance

  1. The #1 school for degree completion in Wyoming in 2027 is University of Wyoming, because its online rate is $236 per credit for Wyoming residents (lower than 6 other colleges on this list) and 61% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 6 other colleges on this list).
  2. #2 is Central Wyoming College: its online rate is $172 per credit for Wyoming residents (lower than 7 other colleges on this list).
  3. #3 is Laramie County Community College: its online rate is $161 per credit for Wyoming residents (the lowest on this list).

3 of the 10 colleges here are based in Wyoming. They come first. The rest of the list is online colleges based in neighboring states, ranked with the same measures at their out-of-state rate.

The ranking

Degree Completion Programs in Wyoming, Ranked

#1
Laramie, Wyoming

University of Wyoming

Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership

OnlineDegree completion route

Why it ranks #1: Its online rate is $236 per credit for Wyoming residents (lower than 6 other colleges on this list) and 61% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 6 other colleges on this list).

The University of Wyoming offers its Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership completely online, and a transfer student with at least 50 credits can finish in about two years. Wyoming community college courses share a common numbering system, so most transfer straight in with the same equivalency. Online tuition is $236 per credit for Wyoming residents and $432 for nonresidents, and the degree totals 120 credits.

Transfer Students Who Graduate
61% within 8 years
Undergraduates Fully Online
16%
Graduate Earnings
$57,016 median
Degree Requirements
120 credits, 42 of them at the 3000 level or above
Published Tuition
$236 per credit for Wyoming residents; $432 for nonresidents (online undergraduate rate)
Study Schedule
Finish in about 2 years as a transfer student with at least 50 credits
#2
Riverton, Wyoming

Central Wyoming College

Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management and Leadership

OnlineDegree completion route

Why it ranks #2: Its online rate is $172 per credit for Wyoming residents (lower than 7 other colleges on this list) and 23% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 4 other colleges on this list).

Central Wyoming College lists the Business and Entrepreneurship Leadership option of its Bachelor of Applied Science among its 100% online degrees. In-state tuition and fees come to $171.50 per credit, against $395.50 out of state. If you hold an AA, AS, AAS or higher with 60 credits, the transfer pathway applies, and at least 25% of the degree must be earned at CWC.

Transfer Students Who Graduate
45% within 8 years
Undergraduates Fully Online
23%
Where You Start
Transfer pathway for students with a prior degree (AA, AS, AAS or higher) from an accredited school with 60 credits minimum.
Transfer Credits
At least 25% of the degree's credits must be earned through Central Wyoming College
Published Tuition
$171.50 per credit in-state, including $59.50 in fees; $277.50 for WUE; $395.50 out of state (2026-2027)
#3
Cheyenne, Wyoming

Laramie County Community College

Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Management

OnlineDegree completion route

Why it ranks #3: Its online rate is $161 per credit for Wyoming residents (the lowest on this list) and 26% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 5 other colleges on this list).

Laramie County Community College teaches its Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Management in Cheyenne and online, at the same tuition as every other LCCC program. In-state residents pay $160.75 per credit with mandatory fees, and WUE residents pay $216.75. At least 60 credits from your associate degree apply, the degree needs 45 upper-division credits, and textbooks come at no cost.

Transfer Students Who Graduate
37% within 8 years
Undergraduates Fully Online
26%
Where You Start
A completed associate degree from a regionally accredited institution; technical expertise can come from an AAS degree, industry credentials or significant technical work experience. A separate program application is required.
Transfer Credits
A minimum of 60 credits from a completed associate degree will be applied to the BAS degree
Published Tuition
$160.75 per credit in-state, including mandatory fees; $216.75 for WUE residents; $384.75 out of state (2026-2027)
#4
Based in Colorado

Colorado State University Global

BS in Organizational Leadership

OnlineDenver, ColoradoTransfer entry route

Why it ranks #4: 100% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 8 other colleges on this list) and its online rate is $385 per credit for out-of-state students (lower than 5 other colleges on this list).

Colorado State University Global ends its organizational leadership bachelor's with a capstone where you work through an organizational problem and propose a plan. Along the way you examine traditional and virtual teams. Tuition is $385 per credit, and up to 90 credits can transfer toward the degree.

Transfer Students Who Graduate
53% within 8 years
Undergraduates Fully Online
100%
Graduate Earnings
$73,403 median
Where You Start
Standard transfer admission: 24 semester credits, 2.30 GPA and additional experience criteria; provisional routes are available.
Transfer Credits
Up to 90 credits overall, including no more than 64 community-college credits.
Degree Requirements
120 total credits
Published Tuition
$385 per credit
Study Schedule
Online, asynchronous 8-week courses; monthly starts
#5
Based in Montana

University of Providence

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration

OnlineGreat Falls, MontanaTransfer entry route

Why it ranks #5: 68% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 8 other colleges on this list) and its graduates earn a median $119,206 a year (the highest on this list).

Admission to University of Providence's healthcare administration bachelor's looks at a minimum 2.75 GPA, with an admission essay and academic review if you fall short, plus a resume or curriculum vitae. Previous coursework, certificates and degree program credits are considered individually. The degree is 120 credits, 55 in the major, at $484 per credit.

Transfer Students Who Graduate
68% within 8 years
Undergraduates Fully Online
27%
Graduate Earnings
$119,206 median
Where You Start
A minimum GPA of 2.75 (an admission essay and academic review are required if it was not reached), plus a resume or curriculum vitae.
Transfer Credits
Previous coursework, certificates and degree program credits may be applied, considered on an individual basis
Degree Requirements
120 credits, including 55 in the major
Published Tuition
$484 per credit
Study Schedule
Two eight-week sessions per semester, with fall, spring and summer enrollment
#6
Based in Nebraska

Bellevue University

BS in Project Management

OnlineBellevue, NebraskaDegree completion route

Why it ranks #6: Its graduates in this field earn a median $84,019 a year (higher than 6 other colleges on this list) and 95% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 7 other colleges on this list).

Bellevue University's accelerated project management major requires 60 transfer credits or an associate degree before you start. An official transcript evaluation determines how prior credits meet the 127-credit degree. Standard tuition is $459 per credit in an online degree-completion cohort, and major work covers project lifecycle, leadership, risk and integrated project planning.

Transfer Students Who Graduate
49% within 8 years
Undergraduates Fully Online
95%
Graduate Earnings in This Field
$84,019 median
Where You Start
The accelerated major requires 60 transfer credits or an associate degree before starting.
Transfer Credits
Official transcript evaluation determines how prior credits meet the degree requirements.
Degree Requirements
127 total credits
Published Tuition
$459 standard tuition per credit
Study Schedule
Online, accelerated degree-completion cohort
#7
Based in Utah

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science in Health Science

OnlineSalt Lake City, UtahTransfer entry route

Why it ranks #7: Its graduates earn a median $83,860 a year (higher than 5 other colleges on this list) and 100% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 8 other colleges on this list).

Western Governors University's health science bachelor's moves through 28 courses in a set sequence, with progress based on demonstrating competencies. Coursework includes anatomy and physiology with lab, microbiology, psychology and public health. The capstone asks you to propose an evidence-based strategy for a real health science problem.

Transfer Students Who Graduate
47% within 8 years
Undergraduates Fully Online
100%
Graduate Earnings
$83,860 median
Where You Start
Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent and a program-readiness route, such as prior college coursework with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
Transfer Credits
WGU evaluates earlier coursework, degrees, and certifications. Its displayed associate-degree estimate is unofficial until records are reviewed.
Degree Requirements
The program contains 28 courses. Courses follow a scaffolded sequence, with progress based on demonstrating the required competencies.
Published Tuition
$4,425 in tuition per six-month term. This is a term price, not a per-credit rate.
Study Schedule
Online independent study with faculty support; tuition is charged by six-month term.
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#8
Based in Utah

Utah State University

Bachelor of Science in History

OnlineLogan, UtahTransfer entry route

Why it ranks #8: 61% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 5 other colleges on this list) and its online rate is $419 per credit for out-of-state students (lower than 3 other colleges on this list).

Utah State's online history BS lists $419 per credit for undergraduates living outside Utah. Start with a transfer review using official transcripts from your previous colleges. The degree is 120 credits with a 36-credit history major, History Research Methods builds toward the Undergraduate Research Capstone, and you select an academic minor.

Transfer Students Who Graduate
61% within 8 years
Undergraduates Fully Online
16%
Graduate Earnings in This Field
$54,370 median
Where You Start
Request a transfer review using official transcripts from your previous colleges.
Degree Requirements
The degree requires 120 credits and a 36-credit history major.
Published Tuition
$419 per credit for undergraduate students living outside Utah (online)
#9
Based in South Dakota

Dakota Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership (Degree Completion)

OnlineMitchell, South DakotaDegree completion route

Why it ranks #9: 72% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (the highest on this list) and its graduates earn a median $76,515 a year (higher than 4 other colleges on this list).

Dakota Wesleyan University, based in South Dakota, counts your life and professional experiences for credit in its organizational leadership degree completion program. Credits from other colleges and certificates feed into your plan too. Courses include BUS 315 Leadership and Communication, and the whole program is online at $400 per credit hour.

Transfer Students Who Graduate
72% within 8 years
Undergraduates Fully Online
2%
Graduate Earnings
$76,515 median
Where You Start
Complete the free application and submit official transcripts from any college courses you have taken.
Published Tuition
$400 per credit hour
Study Schedule
7-week courses with start dates every 7 weeks
#10
Based in Idaho

Lewis-Clark State College

Bachelor of Applied Science

OnlineLewiston, IdahoDegree completion route

Why it ranks #10: 66% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 7 other colleges on this list) and its online rate is $423 per credit for out-of-state students (lower than 2 other colleges on this list).

Transfer admission at Lewis-Clark State, an Idaho college, takes 14 or more transferable credits and a 2.0 cumulative GPA. The Bachelor of Applied Science itself starts from an associate of applied science degree, and college-level coursework from accredited U.S. institutions is generally accepted. Part-time tuition is $423 per credit, the same for Idaho residents and non-residents.

Transfer Students Who Graduate
66% within 8 years
Undergraduates Fully Online
21%
Graduate Earnings
$54,042 median
Degree Requirements
120 credits
Published Tuition
$423 per credit for part-time enrollment (1 to 9 credits), the same for Idaho residents and non-residents

Going Back to College in Wyoming

Start at WyoTransfer to see what credits you may already have, then ask a school for an official evaluation. At the University of Wyoming, the Registrar completes that evaluation once you are admitted and your official transcripts arrive. Online prices vary by school. UW charges Wyoming residents $236 per credit, Central Wyoming College charges $171.50 per credit with fees, and Laramie County Community College charges $160.75 per credit with fees. Each of those schools lists a lower rate for residents than for out-of-state students, so check your residency before you compare.

WyoTransfer: Returning to Finish a Degree

A shared site from the University of Wyoming and the state's community colleges where you can explore your interests, see what credits you may already have, discover your options and find a school and how to pay for it.

Who qualifies: Learners with some college credit but no degree, including returning adults, veterans and active-duty military.

Visit the official WyoTransfer: Returning to Finish a Degree page ↗

Wyoming Common Course Numbering System

Wyoming community colleges use a common course numbering system, so most courses transfer directly to the University of Wyoming with the same course equivalency and University Studies Program credit.

How we ranked

Every college on every state list is scored the same way, out of 100. The measures, from most to least weight:

  • Transfer Student Completion (25%): the share of transfer students who earn a degree within eight years (IPEDS Outcome Measures).
  • Cost per Credit (20%): the online per-credit rate the school publishes, at the resident rate for in-state schools, or the federal per-credit charge when no online rate is published.
  • Transfer Credit Maximum (15%): the most transfer credit the featured degree accepts, from the school’s own policy.
  • Online Experience (15%): the share of undergraduates who study fully online (IPEDS).
  • Graduate Earnings (15%): median earnings of the school’s graduates in that field (College Scorecard).
  • School Reputation (10%): a rating of how employers regard the school’s bachelor’s degrees, made the same way for every school from its published facts.

When a measure is missing for a college, it gets the middle value for that measure, so missing data never helps a school move up.

Read the full state ranking method ↗
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Questions About Finishing Your Degree in Wyoming

Which School Has the Best Degree Completion Program in Wyoming?

The #1 school for degree completion in Wyoming in 2027 is University of Wyoming, because its online rate is $236 per credit for Wyoming residents (lower than 6 other colleges on this list) and 61% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 6 other colleges on this list). #2 is Central Wyoming College: its online rate is $172 per credit for Wyoming residents (lower than 7 other colleges on this list). #3 is Laramie County Community College: its online rate is $161 per credit for Wyoming residents (the lowest on this list). The order comes from transfer student graduation rates, cost per credit, transfer credit limits, online experience, graduate earnings and school reputation, weighted the same way for every state.

Do My Wyoming Community College Credits Count at the University of Wyoming?

Most do. Wyoming community colleges use a common course numbering system, so most courses transfer directly to UW with the same equivalency. Courses without a direct match may transfer as general electives. Credits from four-year colleges are reviewed course by course. The Registrar completes your official evaluation after you are admitted.

Can I Finish a Bachelor's Degree at a Wyoming Community College?

Yes. Laramie County Community College and Central Wyoming College each offer a Bachelor of Applied Science. LCCC is built for students with an associate degree, and CWC has a transfer pathway for students with 60 credits and a prior degree.

How Much Do Residents Pay for Online Courses in Wyoming?

It depends on the school. The University of Wyoming charges $236 per credit to residents and $432 to nonresidents online. Central Wyoming College lists $171.50 per credit in-state with fees and $395.50 out of state. Laramie County Community College lists $160.75 in-state with fees and $384.75 out of state.

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College facts come from each school’s own degree, admission, transfer and tuition pages. Graduation, online enrollment and earnings figures come from federal data that every college reports the same way.

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