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General Biology at Adams State University

If you are interested in studying General Biology, you may want to check out the program at Adams State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Adams State University is located in Alamosa, CO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 general biology graduations were recorded at Adams State University.

Online Class Availability at Adams State University

Online coursework is an option at Adams State University. Among 2,901 students, 1,544 (53%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 412 (14%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Adams State University

Rankings can help you compare Adams State University’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Colorado	#2 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#8 of 13
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#14 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#23 of 37
Best Value	Nationwide	#451 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#819 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Adams State University

Those who finish Adams State University’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,806
2 years	$29,685

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at Adams State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Adams State University are 53% women (9) and 47% men (8).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Adams State University

Of the 17 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Adams State University, 53% were women (9) and 47% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Adams State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Adams State University, below the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Adams State University

This General Biology program at Adams State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	17

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at Adams State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Life Scientists, All Other	$97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.