Education at Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO · Master's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
Western Colorado University graduates in education earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Colorado University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 153 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO | $57,775 | $61,947 | #113 | — |
| 154 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $57,768 | $54,024 | #188 | $49,122 |
| 155 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $57,647 | $52,493 | #201 | $51,093 |
| 156 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $57,638 | $53,903 | #189 | $51,949 |
| 157 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $57,456 | $63,710 | #88 | — |
| 158 | Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX | $57,443 | $58,403 | #148 | $53,628 |
| 159 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $57,235 | $61,078 | #125 | $48,780 |
Other Majors at Western Colorado University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $67,308 | $37,354 | #37 of 58 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Colorado University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,949 one year after graduating and $57,638 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Colorado University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Western Colorado University ranks #156 by median pay four years after graduation, and #189 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Western Colorado University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.