Criminal Justice · Wyoming
Criminal Justice colleges in Wyoming
CampusPin lists 9 U.S. colleges in Wyoming that offer Criminal Justice programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Criminal Justice studies the institutions and practices of policing, courts, and corrections, preparing graduates for law enforcement, probation, corrections, and law school.
Schools in Wyoming that offer Criminal Justice
Casper College
Casper, WY · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,410
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,239
Central Wyoming College
Riverton, WY · University · Public
Tuition
$4,680
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
981
Eastern Wyoming College
Torrington, WY · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,290
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
489
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY · University · Public
Tuition
$4,613
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,563
Northern Wyoming Community College District
Sheridan, WY · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,830
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,607
Northwest College
Powell, WY · University · Public
Tuition
$4,935
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
826
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY · University · Public
Tuition
$6,938
Acceptance
97%
Enrollment
10,710
Western Wyoming Community College
Rock Springs, WY · University · Public
Tuition
$4,250
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,289
WyoTech
Laramie, WY · Community College · Private
Tuition
$4,868
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,204
Criminal Justice programs in Wyoming: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 9 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
9
Public / private
8 / 1
Universities / 2-year
5 / 4
Cities represented
8
In-state tuition range
$4,250–$6,938
Median in-state tuition
$4,680
Lowest published in-state tuition
Western Wyoming Community College
$4,250
Most selective
University of Wyoming
97% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Wyoming
10,710 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Criminal Justice program
- Introduction to the criminal justice system
- Criminology theory
- Policing and police administration
- Criminal law and procedure
- Corrections and rehabilitation
- Juvenile justice
- Forensic methods (depending on track)
- Research methods and statistics
Where a Criminal Justice degree can lead
- Police Officer / Detective
- Federal Agent (FBI, DEA, ATF, USMS, ICE)
- Probation / Parole Officer
- Corrections Officer
- Forensic Analyst
- Lawyer (with JD)
Typical pay: $45,000–$72,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 police and sheriff's patrol officers median $76,290)
A Criminal Justice major covers the structure of policing, courts, and corrections; criminology theory; criminal law and procedure; victimology; juvenile justice; and corrections. Programs often offer concentrations in Law Enforcement, Forensic Science, Cybercrime, Homeland Security, or Pre-Law. Many include an internship with a local police department, sheriff's office, court, prosecutor, or correctional facility.
Graduates work in federal, state, and local law enforcement, corrections, probation/parole, private security, victim advocacy, and corporate compliance. The major is also a common pre-law track.
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