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Environmental Studies at Western Colorado University

If you plan to study Environmental Studies, take a look at what Western Colorado University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Colorado University is in Gunnison, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 46 environmental studies graduations were recorded at Western Colorado University.

Online Class Availability 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.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Environmental Studies graduates at Western Colorado University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Environmental Studies graduates at Western Colorado University are 54% women (25) and 46% men (21).

Environmental Studies Bachelor’s Program at Western Colorado University

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

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Studies 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 Environmental Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Colorado University, lower than the national average of 29%.*

Environmental Studies Master’s Program at Western Colorado University

Of the 27 master’s environmental studies degrees awarded at Western Colorado University, 44% were women (12) and 56% were men (15).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Studies 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

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Environmental Studies master’s degree recipients at Western Colorado University, lower than the national average of 20%.*

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

Top-Paying Careers for Environmental Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Environmental Studies program at Western Colorado University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Environmental Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Environmental Compliance Inspectors	$119,630
Coroners	$110,095
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$90,139
Regulatory Affairs Specialists	$85,399
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,485
Industrial Ecologists	$83,212
Compliance Officers	$71,138
Customs Brokers	$67,529
Environmental Restoration Planners	$61,737
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers	$52,280

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.