Best Trade Schools in Riverton, Wyoming (2026)

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Start here to compare accredited trade schools near Riverton. This guide links to programs, state licensing steps, and related career paths so you can get job-ready quickly in Wyoming.

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Compare Trade Schools Near Riverton, Wyoming

How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention. Advertising plays no part.

This page lists 10 schools within 229 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 10 of them carry a score.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%

Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.

#1

Laramie County Community College

Cheyenne, WY 229.2 miles away BOC Score 67.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 66
  • Annual completions: 891
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $49,818 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

University of Wyoming

Laramie, WY 188.4 miles away BOC Score 67.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 283
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $61,749 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Casper College

Casper, WY 106.7 miles away BOC Score 62.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 60
  • Annual completions: 537
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $46,963 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Eastern Wyoming College

Torrington, WY 225.0 miles away BOC Score 60.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 141
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $38,259 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Northwest College

Powell, WY 120.2 miles away BOC Score 59.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 64
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $41,536 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

WyoTech

Laramie, WY 186.7 miles away BOC Score 59.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 1717
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,345 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Western Wyoming Community College

Rock Springs, WY 108.7 miles away BOC Score 52.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 259
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,871 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Central Wyoming College

Riverton, WY 1.1 miles away BOC Score 48.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 187
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $43,068 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Cheeks Beauty Academy

Cheyenne, WY 226.2 miles away BOC Score 44.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 52
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $29,957 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the main population center in Wyoming.
#SchoolBOC Score (0–100)TuitionMedian grad earnings (all majors)Graduation rateOnlineDistance
167.1Contact school for pricing$49,818Not reportedYes*229 mi
262.5Contact school for pricing$46,963Not reportedYes*107 mi
360.4Contact school for pricing$38,259Not reportedYes*225 mi
460.3Contact school for pricing$51,958Not reportedYes*141 mi
559.3Contact school for pricing$41,536Not reportedYes*120 mi
659.1Contact school for pricing$52,345Not reported—187 mi
752.1Contact school for pricing$52,871Not reportedYes*109 mi
848.5Contact school for pricing$43,068Not reportedYes*1 mi
944.4Contact school for pricing$29,957Not reported—226 mi

Schools closest to the main population center in Wyoming are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the main population center in Wyoming is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Riverton, Wyoming (2026)
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Riverton, Wyoming (2026) (College Scorecard)Western Wyoming Community College $52871; WyoTech $52345; Northern Wyoming Community College District $51958; Laramie County Community College $49818; Casper College $46963; Central Wyoming College $43068.Western Wyoming Community Co...$52,871WyoTech$52,345Northern Wyoming Community C...$51,958Laramie County Community Col...$49,818Casper College$46,963Central Wyoming College$43,068
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard - median earnings of all graduates at each school (not a single program).
Median graduate earnings by school for schools serving Best Trade Schools in Riverton, Wyoming (2026)
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
Western Wyoming Community College$52,871
WyoTech$52,345
Northern Wyoming Community College District$51,958
Laramie County Community College$49,818
Casper College$46,963
Central Wyoming College$43,068

Wyoming Trade Career Outlook

Building & Construction Trades

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Welder2.2%
Plumber4.5%
Carpenter4.5%
Flooring Installer9.5%
Construction Worker7.3%

Construction Management & Inspection

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Construction Manager8.7%
Home Inspector-0.8%

Electrical & Energy Systems

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Lineworker6.6%
Electrician9.5%
Tower Technician8.6%
Wind Turbine Technician49.9%
HVAC Technician8.1%
Solar Installer42.1%

Mechanical, Automotive & Transportation

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
CNC Machinist0.0%
Heavy Equipment Operator3.6%
Gunsmith2.0%
Diesel Technician2.4%
Truck Driver (CDL)4.0%
Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)4.0%
Auto Mechanic4.2%
Automotive Technician4.2%
Maintenance Technician3.8%

Healthcare: Nursing & Patient Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Hemodialysis Technician5.2%
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)2.6%
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)2.6%
Mental Health Technician20.0%
Medical Assistant12.5%
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)2.3%
Patient Care Technician2.3%
Home Health Aide17.0%

Healthcare: Allied Health & Diagnostics

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer13.0%
EKG Technician3.0%
Radiologic Technologist4.3%
Surgical Technologist4.5%
Pharmacy Technician6.4%
Sterile Processing Technician10.0%
Dental Assistant6.4%
Optician2.9%
Phlebotomy Technician5.6%

Healthcare: Administration & Office Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist7.1%
Medical Office Administrator4.2%

Therapy, Rehab & Fitness

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Occupational Therapy Assistant19.2%
Massage Therapist15.4%
Personal Trainer11.9%
Physical Therapy Aide2.8%

Animal Care & Training

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Dog Trainer5.1%
Veterinary Technician9.1%
Veterinary Assistant8.7%

Beauty & Personal Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Esthetician6.7%
Beauty Professional5.6%
Cosmetologist5.6%

Culinary & Hospitality Careers

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Culinary Chef7.1%
Pastry Chef7.1%

Business & Legal Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Digital Court Reporter-0.3%
Paralegal0.2%
Bookkeeper-5.8%

Job growth uses state projections when available and national projections (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034) when state data is unavailable. Median pay for each trade is shown in the comparison table above.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections (2024-2034). Projected U.S. change shown for each trade.

Next Steps

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)