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The bachelor's program at Western was ranked #233 on College Factual's Best Schools for natural resources & 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 natural resources & conservation from Western. This makes it the #36 most popular school for natural resources & conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
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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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of natural resources & conservation bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went 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 natural resources & 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 |
Online degrees for the Western natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Western Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of natural resources & conservation master's degrees went to men and 73% went to 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 natural resources & 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 natural resources & conservation majors at Western Colorado University.
Natural Resources & Conservation students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 54 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 69 |
| Physical Sciences | 17 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 12 |
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