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General Biology at University of Denver

General Biology at University of Denver

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, take a look at what University of Denver. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Denver sits in Denver, CO.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 93 general biology graduations were recorded at University of Denver.

Studying Online at University of Denver

Online coursework is an option at University of Denver. Of 12,813 students, 2,787 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,447 (11%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at University of Denver

Rankings can help you compare University of Denver’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #1 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #1 of 37
Best Value Colorado #13 of 13
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #37 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #61 of 1,249
Best Value Nationwide #1177 of 1,237

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #1 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #1 of 37
Best Value Colorado #13 of 13
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #37 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #61 of 1,249
Best Value Nationwide #1177 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Denver

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at University of Denver
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,793
2 years $24,532
3 years $38,030
4 years $49,819
5 years $60,562

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from University of Denver take home a median $49,819, compared with $66,465 for all University of Denver graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at University of Denver

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from University of Denver is $20,849.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of General Biology graduates at University of Denver, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at University of Denver are 70% women (65) and 30% men (28).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Denver

Of the 75 bachelor’s general biology graduates at University of Denver, 69% were women (52) and 31% were men (23).

University of Denver gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 52
Hispanic / Latino 14
Black / African American 1
Asian 5
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at University of Denver

Minority students account for 29% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Denver, lower than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at University of Denver

Of the 16 master’s general biology graduates at University of Denver, 75% were women (12) and 25% were men (4).

University of Denver gender breakdown of General Biology Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 8
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at University of Denver

Minority students account for 44% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Denver, above the national average of 41%.*

General Biology Doctoral Program at University of Denver

Of the 2 doctoral general biology graduates at University of Denver, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

University of Denver gender breakdown of General Biology Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Denver.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at University of Denver

*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 University of Denver

The General Biology program at University of Denver breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 80
General Biomedical Sciences 13

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at University of Denver work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for General Biology 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
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

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