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Best Biology Schools in Colorado

Top Biology programs in Colorado ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.

Programs listed: 11

Avg major earnings: $44,525

Top Biology Programs in Colorado

Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.

#	School	Type	4yr Earnings	1yr Earnings	Admit Rate
1	Colorado College #142 national	Private	$30,274	$36,571	20.0%
2	University of Denver #146 national	Private	$49,819	$36,393	71.2%
3	Colorado State University-Fort Collins #252 national	Public	$45,702	$32,958	89.6%
4	University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus #705 national	Public	$52,543	$34,562	77.8%
5	University of Northern Colorado #1152 national	Public	$41,539	$34,647	86.4%
6	University of Colorado Colorado Springs #1556 national	Public	$46,894	$32,374	96.6%
7	Colorado State University Pueblo #1811 national	Public	$48,456	$38,933	99.8%
8	Colorado Mesa University #1911 national	Public	$39,118	$32,565	81.4%
9	Western Colorado University #1920 national	Public	$44,090	$29,881	97.5%
10	Metropolitan State University of Denver #2093 national	Public	$46,814	$41,018	99.1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.

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