WyoTech is one of America�s leading post-secondary education schools that can help prepare students for careers in the automotive, collision/refinishing, diesel, electrician, HVAC, motorcycle, marine and plumbing fields. WyoTech takes a very personal, professional approach to career education, offering flexible class schedules, teachers who are seasoned industry professionals, and support systems designed to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. Even after students graduate, WyoTech�s Career Services department is there to provide ongoing career coaching assistance and help locating local employment opportunities. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Programs vary by campus. Not all programs and specialty courses are offered in all locations.
School Highlights
WyoTech serves 585 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 23%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 585 students
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 26%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of WyoTech has grown by 131% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The WyoTech diversity score of 0.43 is more than the state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
585 students
2,545 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
585 students
687 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,858 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
468 students
225 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
585 students
687 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,858 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
620 students
620 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
2%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
15%
10%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
74%
77%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.39
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
67%
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$45,400
$34,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,800
$9,323
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,750
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Wyoming Technical Institute originated in a single 9,000 square
foot building in 1966. WyoTech has maintained a policy of
constantly upgrading facilities and courses to meet growing demands
of the automotive, diesel and collision/refinishing industries.
With the addition of the new Diesel/Street Rod facility, the school
is now comprised of over 298,000 square feet of modern shop,
classroom and administrative facilities. The new Diesel/Street Rod
facility alone covers 123,000 square feet, to house up-to-date
facilities and equipment. The Applied Service Management facility
provides a professional office-like setting in 24,000 square feet
of space. WyoTech currently has six campus locations namely
Blairsville, PA; Bedford, MA; Fremont, CA; Laramie, WY; Oakland, CA
and West Sacramento, CA. Our programs emphasize real-world training
that is tailored to meet the needs of potential employers. The
fields of study focus on industries that offer solid, long-term
career opportunities for graduates. Programs offered at the Laramie
campus: Advanced Auto/Diesel Combination, Advanced Diesel, Applied
Service Management, Automotive Technology, Chassis Fabrication and
High Performance Engines, Collision/Refinishing Technology, Diesel
Technology, Street Rod and Custom Fabrication and Trim and
Upholstery.
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Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 585 students
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 26%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
