Western Colorado University majors, earnings & debt

Western Colorado University offers 26 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Graduates in Accounting earn the most: a median $63,922 four years after graduating. Earnings below are for this school's own graduates in each major, not national averages.

All Western Colorado University majors by area

Science & Math · 6 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Biology$29,881$50,954$23,973
Environmental Science / Conservation$26,123$49,170$21,612
Chemistry———
Geology / Earth Science———
Mathematics———
Physics———
Social Sciences & Public Service · 5 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Sociology$43,178$57,359—
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies$25,903$48,109$19,507
Psychology$32,352$47,401$26,000
Anthropology———
Political Science$30,272—$24,000
Business & Finance · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Accounting$47,204$63,922—
Business Administration$41,886$61,876$24,000
Business / Corporate Communications———
Economics$53,403——
Humanities & Languages · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
English—$39,414—
History———
Liberal Arts / General Studies———
Spanish / French / Romance Languages———
Arts & Design · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Studio Art—$39,865—
Music———
Technology & Computing · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences———
Computer Programming———
Communications & Media · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Communications—$47,426$23,500
Education · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Education (Elementary / Secondary)———
Health & Medicine · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Kinesiology / Exercise Science$21,038$40,636$25,050

College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.

From major to career

Business Administration → Management analyst

$104,750
Colorado
$101,860
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Biology → Biological technician

$59,400
Colorado
$57,510
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Across all majors, former Western Colorado University students earn a median $46,833 ten years after starting college, more than 48% of Colorado colleges we cover. 51% graduate within six years.

Western Colorado University majors questions

How many majors does Western Colorado University offer?

Western Colorado University offers 26 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Social Sciences & Public Service.

What is the highest-paying major at Western Colorado University?

Accounting graduates from Western Colorado University earn a median $63,922 four years after graduating, the highest of the 11 majors with reported earnings.

Which Western Colorado University majors earn the least?

Among majors with reported earnings, English graduates earn the least: a median $39,414 four years after graduating.

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Western Colorado University overview