2026 Best Evolutionary Biology Schools in Colorado

Evolutionary Biology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for evolutionary biology students.

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• Best Evolutionary Biology Schools in Colorado

Best Schools for Evolutionary Biology in Colorado

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall evolutionary biology education in Colorado.

Top Schools in Evolutionary Biology

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Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

33 Evolutionary Biology Degrees Awarded

$37,342 Median Starting Salary

Colorado College tops our 2026 ranking of the best evolutionary biology schools. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 33 evolutionary biology degrees were awarded at Colorado College in the most recent year. Graduates of the evolutionary biology program make about $37,342 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,921 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in evolutionary biology from Colorado College

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University Of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

178 Evolutionary Biology Degrees Awarded

$37,184 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes University Of Colorado Boulder one of the top schools for evolutionary biology. This very large public university is located in the city of Boulder. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 178 evolutionary biology degrees were awarded at University Of Colorado Boulder in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, evolutionary biology degree recipients from University Of Colorado Boulder generally make around $37,184. Students borrow a median of $23,331 to complete this degree. Read more about the evolutionary biology program at University Of Colorado Boulder

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.