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2024 Best Biology Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

28 Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
2,930 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Ranked #6 in popularity, biology studies is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 28 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Biology Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,930 degrees in biology studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Biology Studies School

Best Biology Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region The biological sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biology Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Biology Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Biology Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Biological Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Biological Sciences
Master's Degrees in Biological Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Biological Sciences

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Biology Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Biology Studies in the Rocky Mountains Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the biological sciences degree levels they offer.

10 Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools in Biological Sciences

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In CO
224 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Colorado State University - Fort Collins is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in biology studies. Located in the midsize city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #156 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Colorado State is a great university overall.

There were about 224 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In UT
207 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Any student who is interested in biology studies has to take a look at University of Utah. Located in the midsize city of Salt Lake City, U of U is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #151 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U of U is a great university overall.

There were approximately 207 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at U of U in the most recent year we have data available.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In CO
84 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

University of Denver is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in biology studies. DU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Denver. A Best Colleges rank of #126 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means DU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 84 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at DU in the most recent data year.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CO
266 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Every student pursuing a degree in biology studies needs to look into University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. CU Anschutz is a very large public university located in the city of Denver. A Best Colleges rank of #585 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CU Anschutz is a great university overall.

There were roughly 266 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at CU Anschutz in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In UT
103 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

USU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Logan. A Best Colleges rank of #341 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USU is a great university overall.

There were about 103 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at USU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in biology studies from Utah State University

6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WY
47 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the town of Laramie, UW is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #520 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW is a great university overall.

There were about 47 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UW in the most recent year we have data available.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In ID

Located in the distant town of Moscow, U of I is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #489 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U of I is a great university overall.

There were approximately 20 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at U of I in the most recent year we have data available.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MT
117 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the town of Bozeman, MSU Bozeman is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #485 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means MSU Bozeman is a great university overall.

There were approximately 117 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at MSU Bozeman in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in biology studies from Montana State University

9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In ID
106 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

BYU - I is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the town of Rexburg. A Best Colleges rank of #668 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means BYU - I is a great university overall.

There were about 106 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at BYU - I in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in biology studies from Brigham Young University - Idaho

10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In UT
300 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

UVU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Orem. A Best Colleges rank of #279 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UVU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 300 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UVU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in biology studies from Utah Valley University

Best Biology Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best biology studies colleges for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Utah 597 826
Colorado 590 1,317
Idaho 446 421
Montana 340 302
Wyoming 278 61

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One of 1 majors within the General Biology area of study, Biology Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

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