Wyoming is the least populous state in the US, but its vast rural communities rely heavily on nurses, and its BSN graduates earn competitive salaries. This guide ranks them using official federal data and reviews the state’s main BSN provider in detail.
Imagine being one of only a handful of nurses on duty in a small hospital serving an area larger than some countries, where your decisions really matter. Wyoming nursing is independent, demanding and deeply rewarding.
How we ranked these schools
We used the latest official data from the US Department of Education’s College Scorecard. We included colleges in Wyoming that award a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), and ranked those producing at least 20 BSN graduates a year by their graduation rate. We also show how much their nursing graduates earn and what tuition costs. Graduation rates are for each college as a whole, not nursing students alone.
Wyoming nursing schools ranked (2026)
| Rank | College | City | Type | Graduation rate | BSN graduates a year | BSN graduates’ median earnings (1 year) | In-state tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wyoming | Laramie | Public | 61% | 147 | $77,929 | $8,395 |
Wyoming’s BSN programme reviewed
1. University of Wyoming
The University of Wyoming in Laramie is the state’s only public four-year university and the main provider of BSN education in Wyoming. Its Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing prepares nurses for rural and frontier practice and offers routes for registered nurses from community colleges to complete a bachelor’s degree.
- Graduation rate: 61%, number 1 in Wyoming on our list
- Programme size: about 147 bachelor’s nursing graduates a year, the largest BSN programme in Wyoming
- Early earnings: nursing graduates earned a median of $77,929 one year after graduating
- Cost: $8,395 in-state tuition ($25,015 out of state)
- Acceptance rate: 97%
Studying nursing in Wyoming: what to know
Wyoming is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact, and nurses are licensed by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing. Most of Wyoming’s community colleges offer associate degree nursing, and many nurses start there before completing a BSN with the University of Wyoming. Because the state is so rural, nurses often develop broad skills across emergency, medical-surgical and obstetric care.
Ways to become a registered nurse in Wyoming
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): a four-year degree, the route covered in this guide, preferred by many hospitals and required for most leadership and advanced roles.
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN): a two-year programme, often at community colleges, leading to the same NCLEX-RN exam. Many nurses later complete an RN-to-BSN degree, often online and part-time while working.
- Accelerated BSN (ABSN): for people who already hold a bachelor’s degree in another subject, usually 12 to 18 months of intensive study.
- Direct-entry master’s (MSN): offered by some universities for graduates of other fields.
Whichever route you choose, you must graduate from an approved programme and pass the NCLEX-RN exam to be licensed by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing. Wyoming is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a multistate licence lets you practise in other compact states.
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Wyoming offer a BSN?
Based on the latest College Scorecard data, 1 colleges in Wyoming produce at least 20 bachelor’s nursing graduates a year, together awarding around 147 BSN degrees annually. Some smaller programmes are not included.
Which Wyoming nursing school has the highest graduation rate?
University of Wyoming has the highest college-wide graduation rate on our list, at 61%.
Which is the largest nursing programme in Wyoming?
University of Wyoming produces the most bachelor’s nursing graduates in the state, about 147 a year.
How much do new BSN graduates earn in Wyoming?
Across the colleges listed, the median first-year earnings of bachelor’s nursing graduates range from $77,929 to $77,929, with a typical (median) figure of about $77,929. Earnings depend on where graduates work, their shift patterns and whether they were already working as nurses.
But is a ranking enough to choose a school?
No ranking can tell you everything. Before you apply, also check:
- NCLEX pass rates: the Wyoming State Board of Nursing publishes first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates for approved programmes. Look for consistently high rates over several years.
- Accreditation: make sure the BSN is accredited by CCNE or ACEN.
- Getting into the nursing major: many universities admit students as “pre-nursing” first. Ask what share progress into the nursing programme.
- Clinical placements: where students train and how placements are arranged.
- Total cost: use each college’s net price calculator to see your likely cost after financial aid.
Your next step: Shortlist three schools from the table, then check each programme’s NCLEX pass rate on the Wyoming State Board of Nursing website before you apply.
Related: US nursing schools with the highest graduation rates · How to get into nursing school
Sources: US Department of Education College Scorecard (accessed November 2026), Wyoming State Board of Nursing, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Figures change every year; always confirm with the college.
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