2024 Best Biological & Physical Science Master's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

Biological & Physical Science is about average in terms of popularity for master's degrees programs. That is, it ranks #148 out of the 343 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to determine which ones were the best for biological & physical science students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 46 master's degrees in biological & physical science to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

• Best Master’s Degree Schools List

Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on biological & physical science students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other biological & physical science students want to attend this school to pursue a master's degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Student Debt - How easy is it for biological & physical science to pay back their student loans after receiving their master's degree.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized biological & physical science related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for biological & physical science students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Biological & Physical Science Master's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Biological & Physical Science in the Rocky Mountains Region

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for biological & physical science students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools for a Master's in Biological Science

1

Colorado State University - Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

19 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Colorado State University - Fort Collins if you want to pursue a master's degree in biological & physical science. Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in biological & physical science from Colorado State University - Fort Collins

2

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO

25 Annual Graduates

$43,588 Median Starting Salary

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is a good option for students pursuing a master's degree in biological & physical science. UCCS is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Colorado Springs.

Master's students who receive their degree from the biological science program earn around $43,588 for their early career.

More information about a master’s in biological & physical science from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Best Biological & Physical Science Colleges by State

Explore the best biological & physical science colleges for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Colorado	185	45
Utah	164	0
Montana	90	1

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Biological & Physical Science Related Rankings by Major

One of 51 majors within the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies area of study, Biological & Physical Science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Biological Science Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Biological & Physical Sciences	46

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Nutrition Science	57
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	47
Sustainability Science	46
Interdisciplinary Studies	44
International Studies	41
Natural Sciences	17
Historic Preservation	13
Data Analytics	11
Mathematics & Computer Science	6
Gerontology	6

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.