Social Work · Wyoming
Social Work colleges in Wyoming
CampusPin lists 8 U.S. colleges in Wyoming that offer Social Work programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Social Work prepares graduates for licensed direct practice with individuals, families, and communities, combining behavioral sciences with field placements and an explicit ethical framework.
Schools in Wyoming that offer Social Work
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
Social Work programs in Wyoming: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 8 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
8
Public / private
8 / 0
Universities / 2-year
5 / 3
Cities represented
8
In-state tuition range
$4,250–$6,938
Median in-state tuition
$4,647
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 Social Work program
- Generalist social-work practice with individuals, families, groups, communities
- Human behavior and the social environment
- Social welfare policy and history
- Social-work research methods
- Diversity, equity, and ethics
- Field placements (400+ supervised hours)
- Crisis intervention and case management
- Trauma-informed practice
Where a Social Work degree can lead
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Child Welfare Caseworker
- School Social Worker (with MSW)
- Medical Social Worker
- Mental Health Therapist (with LCSW)
- Nonprofit Program Manager
Typical pay: $48,000–$65,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 child, family, and school social workers median $58,570)
A Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is a CSWE-accredited professional degree that prepares graduates for entry-level licensed social-work practice (LSW or LBSW depending on state). Programs combine social-work theory, human behavior, social policy, research, and practice methods with at least 400 hours of supervised field placement. A BSW is the standard prerequisite for an Advanced Standing MSW program (about 1 year vs the standard 2-year MSW), which then qualifies graduates for clinical practice (LCSW after supervised hours).
Social Work is one of the most direct-entry social-service majors and is consistently in high demand across child welfare, healthcare, mental health, schools, and community organizations.
Social Work in other states
Find more Social Work schools
Use CampusPin's filter-first search to narrow 8+ Social Work programs in Wyoming by tuition, school size, acceptance rate, and campus setting.
Related majors in Wyoming