by our College Data Analytics TeamEnvironmental Studies is a concentration offered under the natural resources conservation major at Western Colorado University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in ecosystem studies, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Western paid an average of $775 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $284 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,816 | $18,600 |
| Fees | $3,830 | $3,830 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,874 | $9,874 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,105 | $3,105 |
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Western does not offer an online option for its ecosystem studies 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.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in ecosystem studies in 2019-2020, 34.2% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 62.4%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in ecosystem studies at Western in 2019-2020, 13.2% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 26%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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