Colorado · Biology

Best institutions to study Biology in Colorado

The Biology program, also known as Biology, General, is designed for students interested in the scientific study of life and living organisms. This broad natural science encompasses various fields, focusing on the structure, function,…

Institutions
25
offering CIP 26.01
States & territories
54
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,496
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$32,958
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
10
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,447
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
45%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Biological Technicians
$63,180
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver Public · Bachelor's degree
$41,01812332%$29,587
2Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo Public · Bachelor's degree
$38,9333340%$25,829
3University of Denver
Denver Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$36,3938876%$29,726$20,849
4University of Northern Colorado
Greeley Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,6479551%$24,663
5University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,56224046%$22,750
6Colorado State University - Fort Collins
Fort Collins Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,95844567%$23,009
7Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,5657941%$27,774
8University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,3747947%$23,425
9Western Colorado University
Gunnison Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,8813550%$23,973
10Fort Lewis College
Durango Public · Bachelor's degree
$26,3501636%$18,761

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.5%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~9,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$52,000
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingScienceActive ListeningActive LearningWriting

What Biological Technicians earn in Colorado

Jobs in Colorado
1,990
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$63,180
median $59,400
Best-paying metro
$78,260
Boulder, CO

Related careers

Biological Technicians
$63,180 avg · 1,990 jobs
Biological Scientists, All Other
$96,660 avg · 850 jobs
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$100,200 avg · 810 jobs
Forensic Science Technicians
$89,400 avg · 510 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Biology programs in Colorado.

Which Biology program in Colorado has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Metropolitan State University of Denver tops the list at $41,018. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Biological Technicians earn in Colorado?+

The average annual wage for Biological Technicians in Colorado is $63,180 (median $59,400), across about 1,990 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Biology program?+

The Biology program, also known as Biology, General, is designed for students interested in the scientific study of life and living organisms. This broad natural science encompasses various fields, focusing on the structure, function,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, science, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Biological Technicians?+

The national job outlook is about +3.5% growth with around 9,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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