by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Colorado State University-Fort Collins among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #185 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 185 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Colorado | 2 of 14 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 6 of 38 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 368 |
| Master’s | 63 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
During the most recent reporting year, Colorado State University-Fort Collins awarded 368 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University-Fort Collins go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,702 a year. This is lower than $62,001, the median for all majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
To complete a bachelor’s at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, general biology students borrow a median amount of $23,009 in student loans. This is above $22,843, the typical median for all majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,710 | $32,298 |
| Fees | $2,763 | $2,763 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University-Fort Collins with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 259 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 39 |
Colorado State University-Fort Collins conferred 206 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%).
Colorado State University-Fort Collins awarded 162 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (72%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 63 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 16 |
