Wyoming Colleges & Universities
Find out the basics about Wyoming's colleges and universities, including the best college towns, the state's economy, its highest paying jobs, and best cities to work in.
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The first state to grant women's right to vote, Wyoming is known as The Equality State. Home to Yellowstone, the nation's first national park, more than 46 percent of Wyoming's land is owned by the federal government. Wyoming also has the distinction of being the first state to have a county public library system.
Wyoming's Economy
Mineral extraction and travel and tourism are the main drivers behind Wyoming's economy, with tourism netting over $1 billion in revenue annually. Wyoming does not charge individual or corporate income tax. Historically, agriculture has been an important component of Wyoming's economic identity. Though its overall importance to the performance of Wyoming's economy has waned in recent years, it remains an essential part of Wyoming's culture and lifestyle.
Wyoming Universities and Colleges
Enrollment in Wyoming colleges is on the rise, according to the Billings Gazette. In recent years, enrollment has jumped as much as 33 percent at some colleges in Wyoming, as more students seek career training.
The highest student population can be found in Laramie, with over 13,000 undergraduate students. Other college towns in Wyoming include Casper, Sheridan, Powell and Riverton.
What and Where Are Wyoming's Best Jobs?
Here's a list of some of Wyoming's highest-paying jobs and their median annual incomes:
• Physicians and surgeons: $166,400+
• Dentists: $108,800
• Chief executives: $103,400
• Pharmacists: $97,800
• Industrial production managers: $89,100
• Engineering managers: $88,600
• Computer Software Engineers: $86,690
• Post-secondary education administrators: $84,700
An article in U.S. News & World Report sites Sheridan, Cheyenne, Green River and Gillette as the best places to work, based on highest percentage of job growth.
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