by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how UCCS ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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UCCS holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #598 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Colorado.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Colorado Colorado Springs conferred 87 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCCS report a median salary of $46,894 a year. This is lower than $58,851, the median for all majors at UCCS.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCCS, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $23,425 in student loans. This is below $23,559, the typical median for all majors at UCCS.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,296 | $23,155 |
| Fees | $1,884 | $1,884 |
Learn more about UCCS tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 30% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UCCS were White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Colorado Springs with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
The general biology program at UCCS breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 87 |
UCCS awarded 87 completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (59%).