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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Colorado

3,671 students earned Biological & Biomedical Sciences degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Biological & Biomedical Sciences is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in Colorado

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,086
Master’s Degree 418
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 164
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 164
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 164
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a biological and biomedical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological and biomedical sciences majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.5%
  • White: 62.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in Colorado

77,800 people in the state and 2,967,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biological and biomedical sciences.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in Colorado

Biological & Biomedical Sciences grads earn an average of $74,370 in the state and $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Colorado that offer biological and biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,001 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,967.

946 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,704 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,679. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

496 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,470. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

233 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years.

199 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.92 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid.

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,830.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at University of Northern Colorado. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,824 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,307 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.01 years to complete their degree at USAFA.

#10

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,519 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in CO

Some of the careers biological and biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Statisticians 44% $82,900
Health Specialties Professors 36% $116,840
Exercise Physiologists 32% $47,620
Biological Science Professors 32% $70,770
Software Applications Developers 31% $104,980
Biochemists and Biophysicists 27% $69,240
Medical Scientists 24% $59,350
Computer and Information Research Scientists 23% $117,330
High School Teachers 20% $51,780
Mathematical Science Occupations 20% $0
Computer Workers 20% $99,840
Microbiologists 19% $63,040
Epidemiologists 18% $61,040
Life Scientists 17% $49,550
Natural Sciences Managers 15% $127,080
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 15% $65,750
Biological Scientists 12% $71,030

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological and biomedical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Engineering 4,398
Computer & Information Sciences 3,903
Natural Resources & Conservation 999
Physical Sciences 935
Agriculture 894
Mathematics & Statistics 786
Engineering Technologies 643
Architecture/Urban Planning 435

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