Natural Resources & Conservation at Western Colorado University
If you are interested in studying Natural Resources & Conservation, take a look at what Western Colorado University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Colorado University is in Gunnison, CO.
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Online Class Availability at Western Colorado University
Many students take online classes at Western Colorado University. Of 3,568 students, 1,449 (41%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 424 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at Western Colorado University
Rankings can help you compare Western Colorado University’s Natural Resources & Conservation program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #6 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #12 of 12 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #14 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #23 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #263 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #462 of 483 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from Western Colorado University
Graduates of Western Colorado University’s Natural Resources & Conservation program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,758 |
| 2 years | $32,780 |
| 3 years | $39,486 |
| 4 years | $41,615 |
| 5 years | $51,230 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Western Colorado University earn a median of $41,615, compared with $42,253 for all Western Colorado University graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Western Colorado University comes in at $21,612.
Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Students who finish Natural Resources & Conservation program at Western Colorado University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Natural Resources & Conservation majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Foresters | $93,406 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,485 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Conservation Scientists | $81,436 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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