Northern Wyoming Community College District
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,610 students.
About This School
Northern Wyoming Community College District is a public institution located in Sheridan, Wyoming with approximately 1,610 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,346 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $39,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
This small Wyoming community college is a genuinely affordable option — graduates leave with just $5,500 in median debt, which is remarkably low compared to most institutions. The net price of $8,890/year makes it accessible for students watching their budget, though the median earnings of $39,600 a decade out suggest this path works best for those with a clear local or trade-focused career goal rather than high-earning ambitions. Worth considering if you want to minimize debt while building practical skills or planning to transfer, but do your homework on completion rates and specific program outcomes before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 26% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Northern Wyoming Community College District graduates earn most above the national rate in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians ($72,326 vs $58,424 nationally), and most below it in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($72,467 vs $80,813).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 70 | $47,834 | $44,125 | +$3,709 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 68 | $52,090 | $51,180 | +$910 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 53 | $72,467 | $80,813 | −$8,346 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 24 | $64,459 | $61,982 | +$2,477 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 21 | $45,010 | $49,927 | −$4,917 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 21 | $41,644 | $37,656 | +$3,988 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 19 | $72,326 | $58,424 | +$13,902 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 16 | $52,827 | $46,706 | +$6,121 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,610 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Northern Wyoming Community College District
1 Whitney Way
Sheridan, WY 82801
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Northern Wyoming Community College District cost?
The average net price at Northern Wyoming Community College District is about $9,346 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Northern Wyoming Community College District?
Northern Wyoming Community College District has a graduation rate of 43%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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