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General Biology at University of Northern Colorado

If you plan to study General Biology, consider the program at University of Northern Colorado. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, CO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 113 general biology graduations were recorded at University of Northern Colorado.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Northern Colorado

Many students take online classes at University of Northern Colorado. Of 8,869 students, 1,553 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,279 (37%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at University of Northern Colorado

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Northern Colorado’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#6 of 13
Best Value	Colorado	#8 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#21 of 37
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#25 of 37
Best Value	Nationwide	#669 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#801 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Northern Colorado

Graduates of University of Northern Colorado’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,810
2 years	$37,568
3 years	$37,532
4 years	$41,539
5 years	$52,173

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from University of Northern Colorado take home a median $41,539, compared with $49,952 for all University of Northern Colorado graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from University of Northern Colorado is $24,663.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of General Biology graduates at University of Northern Colorado, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at University of Northern Colorado are 66% women (75) and 34% men (38).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Northern Colorado

Of the 72 bachelor’s general biology graduates at University of Northern Colorado, 68% were women (49) and 32% were men (23).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	44
Hispanic / Latino	19
Black / African American	3
Two or More Races	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Northern Colorado, lower than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at University of Northern Colorado

Of the 38 master’s general biology graduates at University of Northern Colorado, 63% were women (24) and 37% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	3
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Northern Colorado, below the national average of 41%.*

General Biology Doctoral Program at University of Northern Colorado

Among the 3 doctoral general biology graduates at University of Northern Colorado, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3

*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 Northern Colorado

This General Biology program at University of Northern Colorado breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	100
General Biomedical Sciences	13

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at University of Northern Colorado go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for General Biology graduates, 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

• 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.