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2026 Best Natural Sciences Schools in Colorado

1 Colleges in the United States
36 Natural Sciences Degrees Awarded
$51,693 Avg Early-Career Salary

Natural Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for natural sciences students.

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Best Schools for Natural Sciences in Colorado

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall natural sciences education in Colorado.

Top Schools in Natural Sciences

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Leading the list is Colorado State University Fort Collins, our #1 school for natural sciences. This very large public university is located in the city of Fort Collins. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates 66% of students within six years. Colorado State University Fort Collins awarded about 36 natural sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, natural sciences degree recipients from Colorado State University Fort Collins generally make around $51,693. Typical student debt for the program is $22,843. Get the full natural sciences details for Colorado State University Fort Collins

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

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