Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Western Colorado University · Gunnison, CO
$29,881Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,954Median earnings 4 years after
$47,411Median earnings 5 years after
$17,065Median federal debt
43Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Western Colorado University earn a median of $29,881 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 $17,065, about 57% of first-year earnings.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Colorado schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver | $41,018 | $23,805 |
| Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo | $38,933 | $21,250 |
| Colorado College Colorado Springs | $36,571 | $20,000 |
| 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 |
| Fort Lewis College Durango | $26,350 | $17,653 |
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$36,678
Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Western Colorado University make?
The median salary is $29,881 one year after graduation and $47,411 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,065.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.