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General Biology Schools in Colorado

1,568 students earned Biology degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, General Biology is the 6th most popular major out of a total 278 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Colorado

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,346
Master’s Degree 209
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.6%
  • White: 60.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 21,440 people employed in jobs related to a biology degree, compared to 1,333,410 nationwide.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a biology grad in the state is $71,380, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Colorado that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,167 a year. A typical student attending CU Anschutz will pay a net price of $14,470. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

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

In their early career, MSU Denver grads earn an average salary of $40,336. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $14,313.

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

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $15,648.

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

Graduates earn an average $39,460 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,830. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average.

#7

Colorado Mesa University

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

A typical student attending Colorado Mesa will pay a net price of $16,118. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at Colorado Mesa. The 8.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,307 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.01 years.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,332 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Fort Lewis College

Durango
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
3,469 Total Students

A typical student attending FLC will pay a net price of $16,255. 95% of students get financical aid. In their early career, FLC grads earn an average salary of $34,192.

General Biology Careers in CO

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 32% $70,770
Medical Scientists 24% $59,350
High School Teachers 20% $51,780
Life Scientists 17% $49,550
Natural Sciences Managers 15% $127,080
Biological Scientists 12% $71,030

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Ecology & Systematics Biology 500
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 471
Biochemistry & Biophysics 286
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 219
Zoology 210
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 203
Microbiology Science & Immunology 144
Pharmacology & Toxicology 35

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