Western Colorado University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Western Colorado University at a glance

• 1,586

  students enrolled

• 554

  degrees and certificates a year

• 51%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $16,425

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,128 in state, $19,728 out of state

• $40,037

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $46,833

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Western Colorado University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Western Colorado University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Gunnison County, where the college is.

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• 19

  open professional jobs

• 0

  entry level

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 3.5%

  unemployment in Gunnison County

  2026-08 · up 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $77,358

  median household income

  Gunnison County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, biological sciences, which lead to finance (1 open), sales (2 open), operations (2 open), marketing (2 open).

Hiring most: Vail Resorts (9), Bechtel (2), Builders FirstSource (1), Charter Communications (1), Crested Butte Mountain Resort (1), Flexport (1), Gunnison County, Colorado (1), Horizon Hospitality (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (3), Marketing (2), Operations (2), Sales (2), Academic (1), Finance (1). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Colorado Rural Alliance Workforce Development Board.

• Colorado Workforce Center at GunnisonGunnison · 970-641-0031 · Monday- Thursday- 8:30 to 4:30

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Western Colorado University?

Western Colorado University enrolls about 1,586 students and is a public 4-year institution in Gunnison, Colorado. It awards about 554 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Western Colorado University?

51% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Western Colorado University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $40,037 six years after entry and $46,833 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Western Colorado University offer AI or data science degrees?

Western Colorado University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Western Colorado University?

19 open professional jobs are listed in Gunnison County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Vail Resorts has the most openings.