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General Biology Schools in Colorado

222 Biology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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

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
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: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.2%
  • White: 68.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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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 6 colleges in Colorado that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,332 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average.

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

99% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

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

90% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. This private school has an average net price of $33,830.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,470.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,925 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 8.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

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
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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