by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Colorado State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, Colorado State came in at #37. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 318 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 285 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 76 students received their master’s degree in biology from Colorado State. This makes it the #17 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #76 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Colorado State is $32,958. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Colorado State, biology students borrow a median amount of $50,464 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Colorado State is $502 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Colorado State paid an average of $1,553 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $468 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,299 | $31,055 |
| Fees | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,606 | $15,606 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,737 | $2,737 |
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Of the 318 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Colorado State in 2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 232 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Online degrees for the Colorado State biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Colorado State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biology program at Colorado State make a median salary of $60,234. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $43,317.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 biology majors earned their master's degree from Colorado State. Of these graduates, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Colorado State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Zoology | 223 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 108 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 87 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 81 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 50 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.