Biology at Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO · Bachelor's Degree
Colorado College graduates in biology earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Colorado College Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 243 | Madonna University Livonia, MI | $63,032 | $66,460 | #143 | $46,127 |
| 244 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $63,008 | $63,379 | #243 | $33,930 |
| 245 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $62,982 | $65,094 | #191 | $35,831 |
| 246 | Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO | $62,970 | $58,889 | #395 | $36,571 |
| 247 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $62,950 | $59,662 | #361 | $39,212 |
| 248 | Southwestern University Georgetown, TX | $62,928 | $63,979 | #222 | — |
| 249 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $62,925 | $67,150 | #131 | $28,368 |
Other Majors at Colorado College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $122,998 | $58,082 | #25 of 368 |
| Sociology | $56,649 | — | #135 of 462 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $37,393 | $17,372 | #264 of 265 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Colorado College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,571 one year after graduating and $62,970 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Colorado College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Colorado College ranks #246 by median pay four years after graduation, and #395 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Colorado College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
← All data for Colorado College · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.