Wyoming Teacher Colleges and Degrees Online Guide
Wyoming requires all aspiring teachers to complete an educator preparation program from an accredited school to work in the state’s school system. This guide provides key information about teaching programs in Wyoming, including a table of accredited, state-approved teacher preparation programs and curated lists of affordable and top-ranked programs.
Table of Contents
- WY Teacher Preparation Program Comparison
- Top-Ranked Wyoming Education Programs
- US News Best Graduate Education Programs
- Schools With Associate Degrees in Education
Comparison of Wyoming Schools With Teacher Preparation Programs
The table below provides information on Wyoming’s only teacher preparation program across key factors. All listed institutions are not-for-profit and approved by the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE). Completing a state-approved program is a key step toward licensure. While Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accreditation is not required for licensure, we include it because CAEP is a nationally respected accreditor whose standards are recognized or accepted in many states.
Data includes enrollment, completion, and pass rates for traditional and alternative programs, based on the 2024 Title II Report (2022-2023 school year). Traditional programs are usually part of a bachelor’s degree, while alternative certification programs target career changers and may lead to a certificate or master’s degree. Many schools offer both—review our Wyoming traditional certification guide and our Wyoming alternative certification guide for more. Net price reflects the average annual cost for in-state undergraduates—tuition, books, room and board—minus grants and scholarships.
| State-Approved School | CAEP Accred.?1 | Trad. Teacher Program Enrollment2 | Trad. Teacher Prep Prog. Completers2 | Trad. Licensing Exams Pass Rate2 | Alt. Teacher Program Enrollment2 | Alt. Teacher Prep Prog. Completers2 | Alt. Licensing Exams Pass Rate2 | Net Price3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wyoming | Yes | 851 | 225 | 74% | — | — | — | $10,452 |
- — indicates none or not applicable.
- N.Av. indicates data was not available or pass rates were omitted for confidentiality.
Top-Ranked Schools With Education Programs in Wyoming
US News & World Report’s Best Graduate Education Programs 2025
- University of Wyoming (#127 tie)4
Schools With Associate Degrees in Education
While a bachelor’s degree is the minimum educational level required to qualify for state certification, an associate’s degree can be the first step towards a career in education. It can qualify graduates for careers in non-licensed roles in early childhood education, after-school care, and related areas. The credits earned from an accredited associate degree program can also typically be transferred toward a bachelor’s degree. The seven Wyoming schools below offer associate degrees in education.3 Schools with an asterisk (*) also offer four-year teaching programs and/or alternative route to certification programs.
- Casper College
- Central Wyoming College
- Eastern Wyoming College
- Laramie County Community College
- Northern Wyoming Community College District–Sheridan
- Northwest College
- Western Wyoming Community College
References:
1. Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP): http://caepnet.org/provider-search
2. US Department of Education 2024 Title II Report: https://title2.ed.gov/Public/Home.aspx
3. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
4. US News & World Report Best Graduate Education Schools 2025: https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-education-schools/edu-rankings