Northern Wyoming Community College District
Public two-year college in Sheridan, WY that costs an average of $11,256 a year after financial aid and graduates 34% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$11,256
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
34%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$45,470
PublicTown (remote)1,610 undergraduates
Cost of Northern Wyoming Community College District
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $18,693 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,830 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $11,130 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $10,350 |
| Books and supplies | $2,200 |
| Average net price after aid | $11,256 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $9,550 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,662 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $10,292 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $12,981 |
| $110,001+ | $15,780 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Northern Wyoming Community College District's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 34% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 65% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $41,774 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $45,470 |
| Rank in Wyoming (earnings) | 3rd of 7 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $8,367 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $95 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 19% |
| Students with federal loans | 9.6% |
Majors and programs at Northern Wyoming Community College District
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (31)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 71 | $64,815 | $5,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | 92 | $55,330 | $5,167 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | 23 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 19 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 9 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 10 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 3 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 17 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 17 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 33 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 8 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Human Services | 4 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 14 | — | — |
| Music | 12 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 113 | — | $10,062 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 14 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 7 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 2 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (39)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 102 | $75,028 | $12,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 47 | $71,361 | $8,231 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 143 | $53,166 | $8,975 |
| Precision Metal Working | 42 | $50,921 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 184 | $44,222 | $10,500 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 16 | — | — |
| Agriculture | 4 | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | 10 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 20 | — | — |
| Biology | 13 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 6 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 53 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 10 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 2 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 7 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 27 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 6 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 29 | — | — |
| Engineering | 17 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 6 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 14 | — | — |
| History | 4 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Human Services | 19 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 5 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 17 | — | — |
| Music | 11 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | 18 | — | — |
| Precision Production, Other | 4 | — | — |
| Psychology | 32 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 26 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 42 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 36 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Wyoming
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Wyoming Community College | Rock Springs | $10,352 | — | $46,249 |
| Casper College | Casper | $8,870 | — | $45,129 |
| Central Wyoming College | Riverton | $12,055 | — | $41,472 |
| Laramie County Community College | Cheyenne | $8,602 | — | $47,827 |
| Northwest College | Powell | $7,660 | — | $40,984 |
| Eastern Wyoming College | Torrington | $3,986 | — | $38,741 |
About Northern Wyoming Community College District
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Sheridan, WY |
| Setting | Town (remote) |
| Undergraduates | 1,610 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | sheridan.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Northern Wyoming Community College District cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $18,693 a year (tuition and fees: $4,830 in-state, $11,130 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $11,256 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,550.
How much do Northern Wyoming Community College District graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $45,470 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 3rd of 7 similar colleges in Wyoming.
What is Northern Wyoming Community College District's graduation rate?
34% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 65% of first-year students return for a second year.