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Biology in Colorado

Biology Schools in Colorado

1,432 Biology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Biology is the 25th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 208
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: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.9%
  • White: 60.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for 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 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 6 colleges in Colorado that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,512. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,332 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 57%.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending University of Northern Colorado will pay a net price of $17,465. 100% of students get financical aid.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,737. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. This public school has an average net price of $13,782.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
5,925 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

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Biology Careers in CO

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Medical Scientists 24% $59,350
High School Teachers 20% $51,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Microbiology Science & Immunology 83
Ecology & Systematics Biology 48
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 47
Biochemistry & Biophysics 44
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 42
Pharmacology & Toxicology 35
Zoology 17
Biotechnology 15

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