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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how CU - Boulder ranks in comparison to other schools with cell biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for cell biology list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Schools | 33 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 154 bachelor's degrees in cell biology & anatomical sciences. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 139 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in cell biology from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #57 most popular school for cell biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in cell biology in 2022, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Cell Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CU - Boulder go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,192 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,393 for all cell biology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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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The cell biology program at CU - Boulder awarded 154 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% 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 cell biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 11 |
CU - Boulder does not offer an online option for its cell biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in cell biology from CU - Boulder in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into 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 cell biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cell biology majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 328 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 230 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 150 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 85 |
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