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Best Psychology Programs in Wyoming for 2027
The University of Wyoming in Laramie is the only Wyoming school with a ranked psychology bachelor’s or doctorate, and it grants 160 bachelor’s degrees for $7,768 while its doctorate awards 5. Six colleges list associate degrees, priced between $4,230 at Western Wyoming Community College and $4,962 at Northwest College, and Laramie County Community College leads with 28.
By Taylor Rupe, Editor
Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Programs in Wyoming
1 school in Wyoming awarded psychology bachelor’s degrees in 2023–24, scored against 1,212 bachelor’s programs nationwide.
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University of Wyoming
Psychology BS
74.0 Comparison ScoreBiological, social, clinical, cognitive and developmental psychology are the five core areas of the University of Wyoming's Psychology B.S., and you take four of them. The biological core can be Drugs and Behavior or Biological Psychology. You take General Psychology and Research Psychological Methods first, then one restricted seminar or writing-intensive course such as Cognitive Neuroscience, Personality Science or Death and Dying. The major runs 33 to 60 psychology hours, 18 of them numbered 3000 or higher with at least two different faculty members, and every major course needs a grade of C or higher. Statistics, a biology course, a STEM course and six hours from social science fields are also required. You can study on the Laramie campus, online, hybrid or at UW Casper.
- Core Areas
- Four of five: biological, social, clinical, cognitive and developmental.
- Seminar Requirement
- One restricted enrollment seminar or writing-intensive course such as Cognitive Neuroscience or Personality Science.
- Also Required
- Biology, statistics, one approved STEM course and six hours of social science.
- Locations
- Laramie, online, hybrid and UW Casper.
- Changing Majors
- A UW GPA of at least 2.500 for students adding or switching to psychology.
Program Sources: Psychology B.S. | UW | University of Wyoming
- Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded
- 160 Psychology, 2023–24
- School Six-Year Graduation Rate
- 59% 1,844 first-time, full-time students
- Median Graduate Earnings
- $52,732 Psychology bachelor’s graduates, College Scorecard
- In-State Tuition + Fees
- $7,768 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
- Out-of-State Tuition + Fees
- $24,178 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
Psychology PhD Programs in Wyoming
1 school in Wyoming awarded research doctorates in psychology in 2023–24. Doctoral scores leave out tuition because funding offers, not sticker price, decide the real cost.
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University of Wyoming
Psychology PhD
53.1 Comparison ScoreClinical psychology, which is APA accredited, is one of four program areas in the University of Wyoming's PhD in Psychology, alongside social psychology, cognition and cognitive development, and psychology and law. Clinical students take a four-year on-campus course sequence, then complete a thesis, a preliminary exam, a dissertation, one summer clerkship and a one-year APA accredited internship. The other areas require core coursework, a preliminary exam and a research dissertation. The degree takes at least 72 hours, including 42 hours of coursework, and the department admits students once a year for fall with a December 1 deadline. Students in good standing receive a stipend and tuition and fee package, funding permitting, and no terminal master's is offered.
- Program Areas
- Clinical (APA accredited), social, cognition and cognitive development, and psychology and law.
- Credit Hours
- At least 72, with at least 42 hours of coursework.
- Clinical Milestones
- Thesis, preliminary exam, dissertation, summer clerkship and APA accredited internship.
- Funding
- Departmental support usually covers the first four years, with a stipend and tuition and fee package for students in good standing.
- Application
- December 1 deadline, statement of purpose, curriculum vitae, transcripts and three letters of recommendation.
Program Sources: Psychology Ph.D. | University of Wyoming | UW
- Doctoral Degrees Awarded
- 5 Psychology, 2023–24
- Research Designation
- R1 Institution, Carnegie 2025
- In-State Tuition + Fees
- $8,422 Graduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
- Out-of-State Tuition + Fees
- $21,822 Graduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
Psychology Associate Degrees in Wyoming
6 colleges in Wyoming awarded psychology associate degrees in 2023–24. Ask how the courses transfer before you plan a bachelor’s degree.
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Casper College
Psychology AS
57.8 Comparison ScoreStatistics comes in sophomore year of the Psychology AS plan at Casper College, after General Psychology, Psychology of Child Development and Social Psychology in the first year. The sophomore year adds Psychopathology and Research Psychological Methods, plus Biological Psychology or Drugs and Behavior. Nine credits of program electives can come from approved major electives such as Motivational Interviewing, Introductory Counseling/Clinical Theories, Human Sexuality and Criminology. The plan runs four semesters and totals 61 or 62 credits, and your transfer school's requirements decide anything beyond it.
- Psychology Courses
- General Psychology, Psychology of Child Development, Social Psychology, Psychopathology and Research Psychological Methods.
- Biology Choice
- Biological Psychology or Drugs and Behavior.
- Statistics
- Fundamentals of Statistics or Introductory Statistics for Social Science, four credits.
- Approved Major Electives
- Anger, Addiction and Trauma, Motivational Interviewing, Human Sexuality, Social Problems, Race and Ethnic Relations and Criminology.
- Length
- Four semesters, 61 to 62 credits.
Program Sources: Program: Psychology, A.S. - Casper College
- Associate Degrees Awarded
- 26 Psychology, 2023–24
- School Graduation Rate
- 43% 541 first-time, full-time students
- In-State Tuition + Fees
- $4,410 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
- Out-of-State Tuition + Fees
- $10,710 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
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Laramie County Community College
Psychology AS
48.3 Comparison ScoreWriting case studies of abnormal behavior, observing children and running an original research study are among the hands-on assignments in the Psychology AS at Laramie County Community College. The 63 credits include General Psychology, Psychopathology, Psychology Seminar, Research Psychological Methods and Social Psychology, along with statistics and either Biological Psychology or Drugs and Behavior. You can take the program on the Cheyenne campus or online. Choice points in the plan matter for social work transfers: a student heading toward a Bachelor of Social Work should take American and Wyoming government, Introduction to Social Work and Biological Psychology.
- Credits
- 63 credits over four semesters.
- Psychology Courses
- General Psychology, Psychology of Child Development, Psychopathology, Psychology Seminar, Research Psychological Methods and Social Psychology.
- Locations
- Cheyenne campus and online.
- Social Work Transfer
- American and Wyoming government, Introduction to Social Work and Biological Psychology are recommended.
- Planning
- Students map their course plan with a Student Success Coach.
Program Sources: Program: Psychology, AS - Laramie County Community College
- Associate Degrees Awarded
- 28 Psychology, 2023–24
- School Graduation Rate
- 38% 474 first-time, full-time students
- In-State Tuition + Fees
- $4,613 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
- Out-of-State Tuition + Fees
- $10,913 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
- 3
Northern Wyoming Community College District
Psychology AA
46.5 Comparison ScoreTransfer to the University of Wyoming shapes the elective advice in Northern Wyoming Community College District's Psychology AA, where six credit hours of anthropology, sociology or criminal justice courses are recommended. The degree is a transfer program and may be offered online. Over four semesters you take General Psychology, Social Psychology, Biological Psychology, Research Methods in Psychology and Psychopathology, with General Biology I, Sociological Principles and a statistics course. Program electives come from addiction, anthropology, counseling, criminal justice, psychology or sociology, and the plan totals 61 or 62 credits.
- Psychology Courses
- General Psychology, Social Psychology, Biological Psychology, Psychology of Child Development, Research Methods in Psychology and Psychopathology.
- Also Required
- General Biology I, Sociological Principles and Fundamentals of Statistics or Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences.
- Program Electives
- Nine credits from addiction, anthropology, counseling, criminal justice, psychology or sociology courses.
- Total Credits
- 61 to 62.
Program Sources: Program: Psychology AA - Northern Wyoming Community College District
- Associate Degrees Awarded
- 17 Psychology, 2023–24
- School Graduation Rate
- 42% 427 first-time, full-time students
- In-State Tuition + Fees
- $4,830 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
- Out-of-State Tuition + Fees
- $11,130 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
- 4
Northwest College
Psychology AA
43.2 Comparison ScorePsychology electives fill 12 credits of Northwest College's Psychology AA, alongside General Psychology and Research Psychological Methods. The 60-credit plan covers the biological, social, clinical and developmental nature of behavior, and it adds Social Science First Year Seminar, General Biology I, Sociological Principles and Introduction to Statistics for Social Science Majors. Core courses need at least a C. Transferring students may need hours beyond the program to enter a four-year school as juniors, so check with an advisor and the receiving college's catalog. You can start in fall or spring, and the program is offered on campus or hyflex.
- Psychology Courses
- General Psychology, Research Psychological Methods and 12 credits of psychology electives.
- Other Required Courses
- Social Science First Year Seminar, General Biology I, Sociological Principles and Introduction to Statistics for Social Science Majors.
- Format
- Hyflex or on campus, with entry in fall or spring.
- Credits
- 60 minimum.
Program Sources: Psychology, A.A. - Northwest College CatalogPsychology, A.A. | Academic Programs | Northwest College
- Associate Degrees Awarded
- 3 Psychology, 2023–24
- School Graduation Rate
- 49% 298 first-time, full-time students
- In-State Tuition + Fees
- $4,962 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
- Out-of-State Tuition + Fees
- $11,262 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
- 5
Western Wyoming Community College
Psychology AA
39.0 Comparison ScoreWestern Wyoming Community College's Psychology AA can be completed 100 percent online. The four-semester plan takes General Psychology, Social Psychology, Research Psychology Methods, a statistics course, and Biological Psychology or Drugs and Behavior, with six credits of psychology electives and communication courses in public speaking and interpersonal communication. The degree is meant for students heading toward teaching, medicine, law, social work, business or human services, and for transfer into university psychology programs. Total credits run from 60 to 65 depending on general education choices and English placement.
- Delivery
- Available 100 percent online.
- Psychology Courses
- General Psychology, Psychology of Child Development, Social Psychology, Research Psychology Methods and six credits of psychology electives.
- Biology Choice
- Biological Psychology or Drugs and Behavior.
- Credits
- 60 to 65, depending on general education selections and English placement.
Program Sources: Program: Psychology, A.A. - Western Wyoming Community College
- Associate Degrees Awarded
- 20 Psychology, 2023–24
- School Graduation Rate
- 33% 440 first-time, full-time students
- In-State Tuition + Fees
- $4,230 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
- Out-of-State Tuition + Fees
- $10,530 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
- 6
Central Wyoming College
Psychology AA
36.2 Comparison ScoreA one-credit APA Writing Style course sits inside the 60-credit Psychology AA at Central Wyoming College, next to General Psychology, Research Psychological Methods, Psychology of Child Development, Psychopathology, Social Psychology, Fundamentals of Statistics and General Biology I. You choose between Biological Psychology and Drugs and Behavior, then pick six elective credits from anthropology, counseling, sociology, social work and psychology courses, including Cross Cultural Psychology and Industrial Organizational Psychology. Writing, American and Wyoming government, arts, humanities, math and oral communication fill out the general education side, and the degree is built for transfer into psychology, social work, human services and other social science majors.
- Required Psychology
- General Psychology, Research Psychological Methods, APA Writing Style, Psychology of Child Development, Psychopathology and Social Psychology.
- Science and Math
- General Biology I and Fundamentals of Statistics, four credits each.
- Program Electives
- Six credits, including counseling, anthropology, sociology, social work, Cross Cultural Psychology and Industrial Organizational Psychology.
- Total Credits
- 60.
Program Sources: Central Wyoming College - Psychology, AA
- Associate Degrees Awarded
- 7 Psychology, 2023–24
- School Graduation Rate
- 37% 227 first-time, full-time students
- In-State Tuition + Fees
- $4,800 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
- Out-of-State Tuition + Fees
- $11,100 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
Psychology Programs in Wyoming at a Glance
- Ranked Schools
- 7 7 public, 0 private
- Bachelor’s Programs
- 1 160 degrees in 2023–24
- Doctoral Programs
- 1 5 degrees in 2023–24
- Associate Programs
- 6 101 degrees in 2023–24
- Lowest In-State Tuition
- $7,768 Bachelor’s list, schoolwide, 2024–25
How We Rank Psychology Programs in Wyoming
Each program gets the same comparison score it earns in our national psychology model, calculated against the nationwide group that meets the numeric and directory criteria. We then order Wyoming’s eligible programs by that score within each degree level. We feature up to 10 programs, taking the next highest-ranked program from each degree-level list in turn. Scores are compared only within the same degree level. Bachelor’s lists weigh graduation rate (20%), published tuition (20%), graduate earnings (20%), program reputation (25%), and degrees awarded (15%). Doctoral lists weigh research activity (35%), program reputation (35%), and doctoral degrees awarded (30%). Associate lists weigh graduation rate (30%), published tuition (25%), program reputation (25%), and degrees awarded (20%). How these scores work.
Best Psychology Schools in Wyoming by Goal
These picks compare only the programs featured in the lists above.
Top-Scoring Psychology Doctorate
5 research doctorates awarded in 2023–24; ranked first of 1 doctoral program shown here.
Lower-Cost Two-Year Start
Western Wyoming Community College
$4,230 in annual in-state tuition and required fees (2024–25). Confirm how credits transfer before you enroll.
What Sets Wyoming’s Psychology Programs Apart
The University of Wyoming handles all of the state’s four-year and doctoral psychology study on this list. It awarded 160 bachelor’s degrees and 5 research doctorates in 2023–24. In-state undergraduates pay $7,768 in tuition and fees, and the schoolwide graduation rate is 59%.
The six community colleges give you more places to start. Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne awarded 28 associate degrees and Casper College awarded 26. Western Wyoming Community College has the lowest in-state cost at $4,230 but a 33% schoolwide graduation rate. Northwest College has the highest rate at 49% and charges $4,962.
Psychology Licensure in Wyoming
The Wyoming Board of Psychology licenses psychologists in Wyoming. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in psychology does not by itself qualify you to practice as a psychologist.
Psychologist
- Degree
- Doctoral degree in psychology from a regionally accredited university, from an APA-accredited program or one meeting the Board’s criteria (at least 3 academic years of full-time graduate study with at least 40 semester hours in the listed core areas, plus a one-year residency or 1,500 hours of in-person student-faculty contact)
- Exam
- EPPP. Passing is 70 percent or a scaled score of 500, and the exam must be passed within 2 years of Board approval to test.
- Supervised Experience
- 3,000 hours of supervised professional experience over no less than 2 years (1,500 hours equals 1 year). This must include an APA-accredited or APPIC-member pre-doctoral internship or documented equivalent. Up to 1,500 hours may come from pre-internship practicum, and up to 1,500 from postdoctoral experience if 2 years were not completed during the doctorate.
- Practice
- Independent
Psychological Practitioner (Certified)
- Degree
- Master’s or doctoral degree in psychology, with at least 42 graduate hours in psychology, from a college or university that was regionally accredited when the applicant enrolled and graduated. The program must be clearly identified as a psychology program.
- Exam
- EPPP, with a raw score of 130 or a scaled score of 450
- Supervised Experience
- 450 hours of supervised practicum or internship during the degree, in no more than 2 placements, supervised by a licensed psychologist. No post-degree hours are required before certification.
- Practice
- Must practice under the supervision of a licensed psychologist qualified in the practice area, with a Board-approved plan of supervision, and may not use the title psychologist. Supervision is at least 1 hour face-to-face per week for applicants who have not previously held a psychology license. After 5 years it may be reduced to weekly consultation plus 1 hour of face-to-face individual supervision per month.
Specialist in School Psychology (Certified)
- Degree
- Master’s degree in school psychology plus 30 graduate semester hours, or a higher degree in school psychology with at least 60 graduate semester hours, from a NASP-accredited program. Applicants who hold the NCSP and Wyoming PTSB School Psychologist certification are deemed to qualify.
- Exam
- National School Psychology Examination (NSPE), at or above the NASP cut score for the NCSP
- Supervised Experience
- 1,200-hour supervised internship in school psychology, at least 600 hours of it in a school setting. No post-degree hours are required before certification.
- Practice
- Must function under the supervision of a psychologist trained and experienced in school psychology, and may not use the title psychologist
Wyoming is a PSYPACT participating state, according to the Board’s Forms page. The Board licenses psychologists and certifies master’s-level Psychological Practitioners and Specialists in School Psychology, who must practice under a licensed psychologist. Since 2022 the same Board has also licensed behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts, which are not listed here. The current Board rules were filed October 2, 2025.
Requirements summarized from the board’s official pages. Confirm the current rules with the board before you choose a graduate program.
Psychologist Salaries in Wyoming
These are BLS median annual wages for Wyoming and the United States from the May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey. A median is the midpoint among workers in the occupation, from new hires to senior staff, so it is not a starting salary for a new graduate. The 10th–90th percentile range shows what the middle 80% of workers earn in the state.
| Occupation | Wyoming Median | Wyoming 10th–90th Percentile | U.S. Median | Wyoming Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychologist Pay in Wyoming BLS: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $89,890 | $64,200–$169,270 | $100,580 | 50 |
| Psychologist Wages in Wyoming BLS: School Psychologists | $83,740 | $60,500–$111,690 | $95,990 | 120 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Wage data does not enter the program scores.
Psychology Programs in Wyoming: Common Questions
How Many Schools in Wyoming Appear in These Psychology Rankings?
7 schools in Wyoming appear in the lists shown here (1 bachelor’s, 1 research doctorate, 6 associate programs). A school can appear at more than one degree level. The degree counts come from federal IPEDS completions for 2023–24.
Which Psychology Bachelor’s Program in Wyoming Has the Lowest Tuition?
University of Wyoming lists $7,768 in annual undergraduate tuition and required fees for state residents in 2024–25, the lowest among the bachelor’s programs shown here. That is a schoolwide figure before aid, so check the program’s own costs and any fees for fieldwork or labs.
Which Schools in Wyoming Reported Psychology Research Doctorates in 2023–24?
The federal IPEDS completions file records psychology research doctorates awarded in 2023–24 at University of Wyoming (5 degrees). These are historical award counts. Check current admissions, advisor availability, and funding directly with each department.
Can I Earn a Psychology PhD in Wyoming?
The University of Wyoming in Laramie awarded 5 psychology research doctorates in 2023–24. It is the only ranked doctoral program in the state and holds a Research 1 designation.
Which Ranked Psychology Bachelor’s Program Has the Lowest Resident Tuition in Wyoming?
University of Wyoming in Laramie has the lowest resident tuition and required fees among the ranked psychology bachelor’s programs: $7,768 for 2024–25. The nonresident figure is $24,178. Those are schoolwide undergraduate charges. Compare your aid offer and housing costs before deciding which school fits your budget.
Sources
- IPEDS C2024_A completions: first-major degrees awarded by field and level, 2023–24.
- IPEDS COST1_2024: tuition and required fees, 2024–25.
- IPEDS DRVGR2024: schoolwide graduation rates.
- Carnegie 2025 Research Activity Designations.
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 state estimates.
- Wyoming Board of Psychology.
- SocialSciences.org ranking methodology.
