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 UCCS ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCCS was ranked #536 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #6 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 531 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 536 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs handed out 141 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 146 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCCS is $32,374. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCCS, biology students borrow a median amount of $37,966 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 UCCS is $295 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCCS was $935 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $493 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,738 | $22,255 |
| Fees | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,278 | $12,278 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,800 | $4,800 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 141 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from UCCS. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCCS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 14 |
UCCS 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 UCCS Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 58 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 25 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.