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Natural Resources Conservation at Western Colorado University

If you plan to study Natural Resources Conservation, take a look at what Western Colorado University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western Colorado University sits in Gunnison, CO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 46 natural resources conservation degrees were granted at Western Colorado University.

Studying Online at Western Colorado University

Distance learning is available 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

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Colorado University’s Natural Resources Conservation program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Colorado	#4 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#10 of 10
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#12 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#20 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#218 of 429
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#419 of 433

Earnings for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates from Western Colorado University

Those who finish Western Colorado University’s Natural Resources Conservation program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,465
2 years	$34,099
3 years	$40,530
4 years	$43,407
5 years	$51,230

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Natural Resources Conservation graduates from Western Colorado University take home a median $43,407, compared with $42,253 for all Western Colorado University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Natural Resources Conservation graduates from Western Colorado University is $21,612.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Western Colorado University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Western Colorado University are 54% women (25) and 46% men (21).

Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at Western Colorado University

Of the 19 bachelor’s natural resources conservation graduates at Western Colorado University, 68% were women (13) and 32% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Colorado University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	1
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 5% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Colorado University, below the national average of 28%.*

Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Program at Western Colorado University

Of the 27 master’s natural resources conservation graduates at Western Colorado University, 44% were women (12) and 56% were men (15).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at Western Colorado University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 15% of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at Western Colorado University, lower than the national average of 21%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Natural Resources Conservation Concentrations at Western Colorado University

This Natural Resources Conservation program at Western Colorado University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Environmental Studies	46

Highest-Paying Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates

Graduates of the Natural Resources Conservation program at Western Colorado University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Natural Resources Conservation majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Environmental Compliance Inspectors	$119,630
Coroners	$110,095
Foresters	$93,406
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$90,139
Regulatory Affairs Specialists	$85,399
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,485
Industrial Ecologists	$83,212
Conservation Scientists	$81,436
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,966
Park Naturalists	$76,516

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.