by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Colorado Mesa. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #13 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Colorado Mesa as a strong choice for general biology, placing at #1,097 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,097 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Colorado | 14 of 14 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 37 of 38 |
The following degree levels are offered in general biology at Colorado Mesa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Colorado Mesa University awarded 71 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Colorado Mesa ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Colorado Mesa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,118 a year. This is lower than $49,582, the median for all majors at Colorado Mesa.
To complete a bachelor’s at Colorado Mesa, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $27,774 in student loans. This is above $22,595, the typical median for all majors at Colorado Mesa.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,020 | $24,004 |
| Fees | $1,120 | $1,120 |
Read more about Colorado Mesa tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 34% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Colorado Mesa were White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Colorado Mesa conferred 71 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 66% to women and 34% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (72%).
