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2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Colorado

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

10 Colleges
$17,996 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$31,677 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences School for You

In 2020-2021, biological and biomedical sciences students earned 3,671 degrees and certificates from a Colorado school, making the subject the 6th in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Colorado ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Colorado to see which programs offered the best value experiences for biological and biomedical sciences students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Colorado

Check out the biological and biomedical sciences programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Top 10 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools

$9,384 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus the best value school in Colorado for biological and biomedical sciences students. Located in the large city of Denver, CU Anschutz is a public college with a very large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CU Anschutz are $9,384 per year. After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from CU Anschutz carry an average student debtload of $23,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $275.

In addition to its great value ranking, CU Anschutz is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Colorado list.

Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Report

$10,021 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Metropolitan State University of Denver. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Colorado list. Located in the city of Denver, MSU Denver is a public school with a large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at MSU Denver are $10,021 a year. On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from MSU Denver take out $29,742 in student loans while working on their degree.

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$12,610 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 10 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Colorado Boulder landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public school with a very large student population.

CU - Boulder undergraduate students pay an average of $12,610 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from CU - Boulder take out $23,002 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $821, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

CU - Boulder not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Colorado list.

Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Colorado Boulder Report

$12,188 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 10 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Colorado State University - Fort Collins landed the # 4 spot on the list. Colorado State is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Fort Collins.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Colorado State are $12,188 per year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Colorado State take out an average of $22,687 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $384, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Colorado State did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Colorado list.

Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University - Fort Collins Report

$10,994 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 10 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs landed the # 5 spot on the list. UCCS is a large public school located in the large city of Colorado Springs.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UCCS are $10,994 a year. The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at UCCS take out is $23,875. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $287.

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$9,005 Average Tuition & Fees

Colorado State University - Pueblo landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value biological and biomedical sciences programs. Colorado State University - Pueblo is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Pueblo.

Colorado State University - Pueblo undergraduate students pay an average of $9,005 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at Colorado State University - Pueblo take out is $25,704.

Read full report on Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University - Pueblo

$10,662 Average Tuition & Fees

Western Colorado University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Colorado list. Located in the town of Gunnison, Western is a public school with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Western are $10,662 per year. The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at Western take out is $24,000.

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$10,666 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Northern Colorado landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value biological and biomedical sciences programs. University of Northern Colorado is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Greeley.

University of Northern Colorado undergraduate students pay an average of $10,666 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at University of Northern Colorado take out an average of $22,291 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $192.

Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Northern Colorado Report

#9

Regis University

Denver, CO
$39,610 Average Tuition & Fees

Regis University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large city of Denver, Regis U is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Regis U are $39,610 a year.

Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Regis University Report

#10

University of Denver

Denver, CO
$54,819 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Denver did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Denver, DU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DU are $54,819 per year. After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from DU carry an average student debtload of $24,729.

Full Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Denver Report

Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Utah 1,936
Montana 606
Idaho 891
Wyoming 283

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 107,165
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 14,535
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 11,615
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 8,813
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 7,247
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 6,206
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 4,566
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 4,420
Biotechnology 3,911
Zoology 2,984
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 2,957
Genetics 1,543
Pharmacology & Toxicology 1,042
Botany/Plant Biology 691
Molecular Medicine 83

Majors Similar to Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer & Information Sciences 254,454
Engineering 198,468
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Kelly White.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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