Western Colorado University
Gunnison, Colorado · Public · 1,586 undergraduates
Of 15 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical Colorado high-school graduate (about $40,674/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 23 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,490 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,868 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,908 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,928 |
| $110k and up | $21,396 |
| All families (average) | $16,425 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $61,876 | +$21,202 | clears the bar | $22,470 | 1.1 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $57,638 | +$16,964 | clears the bar | $22,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,954 | +$10,280 | clears the bar | $17,065 | 1.7 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $40,636 | -$38 | falls short | $23,375 | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $39,865 | -$809 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,401 | +$6,727 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 3.9 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $49,170 | +$8,496 | clears the bar | $19,646 | 2.3 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $57,359 | +$16,685 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Master's Degree | $67,308 | +$26,634 | clears the bar | $39,488 | 1.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $47,426 | +$6,752 | clears the bar | $20,750 | 3.1 yrs |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $48,109 | +$7,435 | clears the bar | $14,753 | 2 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $39,414 | -$1,260 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $30,272 | -$10,402 | falls short | $24,000 | n/a |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $53,403 | +$12,729 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $63,922 | +$23,248 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 12% of students receive Pell grants · 50% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.