by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Western. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #18 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Western among the top schools in the country for natural resources & conservation, placing at #453 out of 468 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in natural resources & conservation at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 27 |
The natural resources & conservation area of study at Western includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 46 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Colorado University awarded 19 bachelor’s degrees in natural resources & conservation.
Western is a solid choice among schools offering natural resources & conservation at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #18 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 18 |
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 401 |
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 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Western. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation | 27 |
