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Biochemistry & Biophysics at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

If you are interested in studying Biochemistry & Biophysics, consider the program at University of Colorado Colorado Springs. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs is in Colorado Springs, CO.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 biochemistry & biophysics degrees were awarded at University of Colorado Colorado Springs.

Online Class Availability at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Distance learning is available at University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Of 11,354 students, 1,739 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,888 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Colorado Colorado Springs’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Colorado	#1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#7 of 7
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#7 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#12 of 14
Best Value	Nationwide	#95 of 288
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#220 of 293

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Colorado Colorado Springs, by degree type.

Program-wide, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are 70% women (14) and 30% men (6).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Of the 20 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at University of Colorado Colorado Springs, 70% were women (14) and 30% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Colorado Springs.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	2
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Colorado Springs, lower than the national average of 43%.*

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

More Specific Biochemistry & Biophysics Concentrations at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

The Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Colorado Colorado Springs breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biochemistry	20

Best-Paid Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Graduates of the Biochemistry & Biophysics program at University of Colorado Colorado Springs work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors, 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
Biochemists and Biophysicists	$107,979
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Biological Scientists, All Other	$79,550

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.