How to Become a Cyber Security Analyst in Wyoming

University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming opened its doors in 1886 and since then has continued to provide education to an ever-growing, diverse student population. It offers online classes for those who wish to participate in distance education. It also has an array of classroom-centered courses for students who wish to get their education in an on-campus setting.

Programs Offered:

Computer Science - Bachelor’s, Master’s & Doctorate Degrees

Tuition Cost

In-State: $5,400
Out-of-State: $17,490
Average Net Price: $12,999
College Retention Rate: 78% (Full-time Students); 8% (Part-time Students)

Laramie County Community College

Set in the Wyoming's capital city of Cheyenne, this community college offers several computer science/computer information associate degree programs. Approximately 6,000 students were enrolled for the 2018-2019 school year. The school's mission statement is “to transform our students’ lives through the power of inspired learning”.

Programs Offered:

Computer and Information Sciences – Associate Degree
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance - 1-Year Certificate & Associate Degree
Computer Programming/Programmer - 1-Year Certificate, 1-2 Year Certificate & Associate Degree
Computer Science – Associate Degree
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst - 1-Year Certificate, 1-2 Year Certificate & Associate Degree
Information Technology – Associate Degree
Network and System Administration/Administrator - 1-Year Certificate & 1-2 Year Certificate

Tuition Cost

In-State: $3,426
Out-of-State: $7,938
Average Net Price: $6,650
College Retention Rate: 65% (Full-time Students); 31% (Part-time Students)

Northern Wyoming Community College District

Two community colleges make up this college district -Sheridan College and Gillette College. A newly renovated and expanded technical center at Sheridan provides students with current industry standard equipment to learn about and then practice their skills. Gillette also has current technical equipment and offers a cyber security associate degree program that can be earned in the classroom or online.

Programs Offered:

Computer and Information Sciences – Associate Degree
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance – 1to2-Year Certificate
Information Science/Studies – Associate Degree

Tuition Cost

In-State: $3,396
Out-of-State: $7,908
Average Net Price: $8,498
College Retention Rate: 66% (Full-time Students); 38% (Part-time Students)

Casper College

Casper College's computer science program designed its curriculum to dovetail with the computer science program at the University of Wyoming, making transferring with an associate degree to UW for a bachelor's degree program an easy, smooth transition. The school offers several transfer agreements for area universities that provide the framework to transfer from the associate in computer science to a bachelor's degree program.

Search Programs Offering Cybersecurity Majors

Programs Offered:

Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance – 1to2-Year Certificate & Associate Degree
Computer Programming/Programmer – Associate Degree

Tuition Cost

In-State: $3,072
Out-of-State: $7,584
Average Net Price: $6,438
College Retention Rate: 59% (Full-time Students); 34% (Part-time Students)

Western Wyoming Community College

Western Wyoming Community College was recently ranked the most affordable community college in the state when specific criteria including teacher/student ratio was compared. Classes enjoy an average 13-1 student-teacher ratio.

Programs Offered:

Information Science/Studies – 1to2-Year Certificate & Associate Degree

Tuition Cost

In-State: $2,953
Out-of-State: $7,465
Average Net Price: $7,751
College Retention Rate: 58% (Full-time Students); 13% (Part-time Students)

Jeanette L. Heptner Scholarships

Amount: $3,750 (total shared among several students)
Deadline: Varies
Link: https://www.sheridan.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships/
This scholarship is given out annually and targets students of technology including those studying cyber security. Recipients receive notification by email after March 15th. When there are several students receiving funds, the notifications will continue until the end of summer.

The Hawthorn Foundation

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Fall - July 31; Spring - November 30
Link: http://www.thehawthornfoundation.org/programs/scholarships-and-educational-assistance/
This scholarship is for students leaving high school, undergraduate, graduate, or technical vocational training. You must be a Wyoming resident to apply, and include your transcripts with the application.

Wyoming Scottish Rite Scholarship

Amount: Varies
Deadline: June
Link: http://wy-scottishrite.org/
To apply for this scholarship, you must have a Wyoming issued GED or have graduated from a Wyoming high school. You must use the scholarship the same year that you receive it. Along with the application, you must provide two reference letters and your high school transcripts.

Northern Hills Federal Credit Union Scholarship

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 30
Link: https://www.northernhillsfcu.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-Scholarship-Application-NonTraditional-Student.pdf
This scholarship is for a non-traditional student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree but completed high school at least three years prior to applying. Applicants must be members of the Northern Hills Federal Credit Union.

The American Indian College Fund

Amount: $1,000-$18,750
Deadline: May 31
Link: https://collegefund.org/student-resources/scholarships/scholarship-programs/
This scholarship is provided to Native American and Alaskan Native students. You must provide proof of tribal affiliation, a photo of yourself, and college transcripts. If you are in high school applying to go to college, you should submit either your high school transcripts or your GED score.