Biology, General

Bachelor's degree · Colorado College · Colorado Springs, CO

CIP 26.01

$36,571Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,970Median earnings 4 years after
$49,761Median earnings 5 years after
$20,000Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Colorado College earn a median of $36,571 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $57,214 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,929–$79,199). Median debt is $20,000, about 55% of first-year earnings.

Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Colorado schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver
$41,018$23,805
Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo
$38,933$21,250
University of Denver
Denver
$36,393$20,500
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley
$34,647$22,598
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver
$34,562$20,358
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
$32,958$21,500
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction
$32,565$24,500
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$32,374$19,625
Western Colorado University
Gunnison
$29,881$17,065
Fort Lewis College
Durango
$26,350$17,653

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Biology, General graduates from Colorado College make?

The median salary is $36,571 one year after graduation and $49,761 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.