by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Western ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at Western was ranked #233 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #8 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Colorado University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in conservation from Western. This makes it the #26 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at Western is $26,123. This is less than $34,020, which is the national median of all conservation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the conservation program at Western is $341 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Western was $822 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $413 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,128 | $19,728 |
| Fees | $3,955 | $3,955 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,442 | $10,442 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,276 | $3,276 |
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The conservation program at Western awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in 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 conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Western does not offer an online option for its conservation bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Western Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's conservation program at Western make a median salary of $37,354. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $55,058.
Of the 26 students who earned a master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from Western in 2021-2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Western are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students 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 conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Western Colorado University.
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