# Colorado State University-Fort Collins: Biology (bachelor's)

Fort Collins, CO. IPEDS 126818, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/colorado-state-university-fort-collins/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,958
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,981 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,009 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in CO: 2 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CO median for this major (13 colleges, $55,356): +$5,625
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,985

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,981 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,259 | $57,677 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $14,460 | $62,901 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $15,905 | $69,187 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $21,927 | $95,382 | 4.7 years |
| 110k+ | $29,763 | $129,469 | 6.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biology at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado College | $62,970 | $20,513 | $33,375 | 88% |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $60,981 | $23,009 | $21,279 | 67% |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $58,607 | $25,829 | $10,051 | 40% |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $58,231 | $22,750 | $11,900 | 46% |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $57,920 | $29,587 | $15,327 | 32% |
| Adams State University | $56,467 | not reported | $12,980 | 39% |
| Regis University | $55,356 | $26,000 | $18,397 | 61% |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $54,639 | $23,425 | $15,788 | 47% |
| University of Denver | $54,513 | $20,849 | $36,131 | 76% |
| University of Northern Colorado | $53,470 | $24,663 | $17,760 | 51% |
| Western Colorado University | $50,954 | $23,973 | $16,425 | 51% |
| Colorado Mesa University | $45,737 | $27,774 | $15,103 | 41% |
| Fort Lewis College | $41,694 | $18,761 | $17,296 | 36% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage $55,700 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, $59,400 CO, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $78,760 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, $72,900 CO, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $152,730 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, $152,730 CO, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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