by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Colorado Mesa ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Colorado Mesa was ranked #685 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #7 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 673 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 685 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado Mesa University handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Colorado Mesa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,565 a year. 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 Mesa, biology students borrow a median amount of $17,986 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Colorado Mesa was $828 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,592 | $23,192 |
| Fees | $1,120 | $1,120 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,760 | $11,760 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,275 | $3,275 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Colorado Mesa does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Colorado Mesa Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Colorado Mesa University.
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