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Central Wyoming College

#1530 in US ranking Riverton, WY
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$17,817
Tuition & fees
$4,935
Avg. aid
$6,266
Receiving aid
94%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
37%
Median salary
$40,031
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Central Wyoming College?

Central Wyoming College's reported overall graduation rate is 37%, and its reported student retention rate is 65%. These measures describe defined groups of students; neither predicts whether an individual applicant will finish.

The commonly reported federal graduation measure follows first-time, full-time students and checks completion within 150% of a program's normal length - typically three years for a two-year credential. It does not capture every successful outcome for a community-college student. Part-time students, students who arrive with prior credit, and students who transfer without first earning a CWC credential may not be represented in the way a reader expects.

Applicants should compare these figures with the requirements of their intended program. Course availability, prerequisites, and whether a student can attend full time are particularly relevant when estimating a realistic personal completion timeline; the aggregate rate alone cannot explain why students did or did not finish.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Central Wyoming College?

No reliable program-level earnings figure is established here for Central Wyoming College's teacher-education or business-administration programs. Students should not treat a college-wide salary claim - or an unqualified statement that "graduates earn" a set amount - as a substitute for a defined earnings measure.

When comparing earnings information elsewhere, check whether it describes a median or an average, whether the population includes only students receiving federal aid, and how long after attendance the measurement was taken. One-year earnings can reflect local wages, prior work experience, continued enrollment, and the number of graduates represented. They are useful context, but they do not account for tuition paid, borrowing, job satisfaction, or later career progression.

Central Wyoming College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
37%

Central Wyoming College Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
65%
First-year retention, part-time students
25%
Employed 1 year after graduation
89%

Central Wyoming College Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$40,031
4 years after graduation
$43,068
5 years after graduation
$42,552
7 years after graduation
$45,648
10 years after starting college
$41,472

Central Wyoming College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

12012

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

437

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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