by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how University of Northern Colorado ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at University of Northern Colorado was ranked #359 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 123 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 151 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 328 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 359 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Colorado handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 39 students received their master’s degree in biology from University of Northern Colorado. This makes it the #34 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Northern Colorado is $34,647. 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 University of Northern Colorado, biology students borrow a median amount of $40,339 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 University of Northern Colorado is $507 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Northern Colorado paid an average of $925 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $352 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,784 | $23,196 |
| Fees | $2,744 | $2,744 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,230 | $15,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,238 | $3,238 |
Learn more about University of Northern Colorado tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 83 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from University of Northern Colorado. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the University of Northern Colorado biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Northern Colorado Online Learning page.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from University of Northern Colorado make a median salary of $42,251 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 biology majors earned their master's degree from University of Northern Colorado. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Northern Colorado are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Northern Colorado.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 4 |
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