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Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Colorado Boulder

891 Bachelor's Degrees
36 Master's Degrees
38 Doctor's Degrees
We'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. Also, learn how CU - Boulder ranks among other schools offering degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Available at CU - Boulder

CU - Boulder Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings

CU - Boulder is in the top 10% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #75 out of 836 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 41
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools 75
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 79
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 82
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 83

Popularity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences at CU - Boulder

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 891 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 927 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #131 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 38 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #62 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from CU - Boulder Cost?

$15,556 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$66,617 Average Student Debt

CU - Boulder Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CU - Boulder was $1,680 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $13,910 $40,297
Fees $1,646 $1,646
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $16,950 $16,950
On Campus Other Expenses $3,104 $3,104

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CU - Boulder Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 891 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CU - Boulder, about 33% were men and 67% were women.

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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 University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 80
Black or African American 10
Hispanic or Latino 94
White 611
Non-Resident Aliens 24
Other Races 72

Does CU - Boulder Offer an Online BS in Biological & Biomedical Sciences?

Online degrees for the CU - Boulder biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CU - Boulder Online Learning page.

CU - Boulder Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 24 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from CU - Boulder, about 46% were men and 54% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% 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 Boulder with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 20
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 0

CU - Boulder Biological & Biomedical Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of Colorado Boulder.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors

Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 328
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 230
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 160
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 150
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 85

Majors Similar to Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 1,555
Physical Sciences 356
Natural Resources & Conservation 307
Mathematics & Statistics 244
Architecture & Related Services 150

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