by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Western ranks among other schools offering degrees in natural resources & conservation.
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Western holds a strong position among schools offering natural resources & conservation. In particular, it placed #462 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Colorado.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Colorado University handed out 19 bachelor’s degrees in natural resources & conservation.
Natural Resources & Conservation majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,615 a year. This is lower than $42,253, the median for all majors at Western.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western, natural resources & conservation students borrow a median amount of $21,612 in student loans. This is below $23,455, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,816 | $20,424 |
| Fees | $4,010 | $4,010 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree graduates at Western are White. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Colorado University with a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of natural resources & conservation master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of natural resources & conservation master’s degree graduates at Western were White. Roughly 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Colorado University with a master’s in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the natural resources & conservation majors at Western Colorado University.
This natural resources & conservation program at Western includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 46 |