by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how UCCS ranks in comparison to other schools with biological science programs.
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The biological science major at UCCS is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Biological & Physical Science. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in biological science from UCCS. This makes it the #5 most popular school for biological science master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 |
Learn more about UCCS tuition and fees.
UCCS does not offer an online option for its biological science 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.
Graduates of the master's biological science program at UCCS make a median salary of $46,202. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $64,726.
Of the 22 biological science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UCCS, about 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in 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 master's in biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 7 |
| Natural Sciences | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.