Is Western Colorado University worth it?
Western Colorado University is a public, four-year institution in Gunnison, Colorado (small town). It awarded 485 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, biology sciences and environmental studies.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$33,273
Median earnings 4 years after
$50,666
Median earnings 10 years after
$46,833
Average net price
$16,425
Completion rate
51%
Completions (2024)
485
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
1,586
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $41,886 | $61,876 | 98 |
| Education, General | Master's | $51,949 | $57,638 | 70 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Master's | $37,354 | $67,308 | 41 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $29,881 | $50,954 | 40 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,352 | $47,401 | 37 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $26,123 | $49,170 | 33 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $21,038 | $40,636 | 30 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | Bachelor's | $25,903 | $48,109 | 27 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $47,204 | $63,922 | 20 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $30,272 | N/A | 19 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $43,178 | $57,359 | 18 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $53,403 | N/A | 16 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | $47,426 | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Programming | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 53 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 49 |
| Education, General | Master's | 33 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 31 |
| Creative Writing | Master's | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | Master's | 27 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 26 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 18 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 17% | 1,171 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 11% | 727 |
| Retail Trade | 11% | 721 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 10% | 682 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7% | 488 |
| Public Administration | 7% | 466 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 378 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 5% | 342 |
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Sources: federal figures for Western Colorado University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Colorado. Counts under 10 are not published.
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