Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Wyoming

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Wyoming (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Laramie County Community College$38,639
Northern Wyoming Community College District$38,308$50,103$10,2110.27
Casper College$23,784$35,734$12,0000.50
Northwest College$19,235$26,891$8,0000.42
National Median$27,248$10,9500.40

Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Wyoming

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Wyoming schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Northern Wyoming Community College District
Sheridan
$4,830$38,308$10,211
Casper College
Casper
$4,410$23,784$12,000
Northwest College
Powell
$4,935$19,235$8,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Laramie County Community College, approximately 24% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.