Best Biology Programs in Colorado (2026)
Biology programs in Colorado are often the gateway to medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and biomedical research. The schools below are ranked by Biology program strength, MCAT/GRE prep support, and net price.
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#1
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO
Net Price
$32,901/yr
Median Earnings
$102,077
Grad Rate
82%
Biology Share
1.3%
#2
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO
Net Price
$27,951/yr
Median Earnings
$70,914
Grad Rate
87%
Biology Share
16.8%
#3
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
Net Price
$23,708/yr
Median Earnings
$77,574
Grad Rate
74%
Biology Share
11.5%
#4
University of Denver
Denver, CO
Net Price
$31,961/yr
Median Earnings
$77,205
Grad Rate
75%
Biology Share
9.0%
#5
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO
Net Price
$22,247/yr
Median Earnings
$66,947
Grad Rate
67%
Biology Share
14.4%
#6
Regis University
Denver, CO
Net Price
$18,133/yr
Median Earnings
$79,971
Grad Rate
58%
Biology Share
8.1%
#7
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO
Net Price
$10,217/yr
Median Earnings
$69,387
Grad Rate
47%
Biology Share
11.7%
#8
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
Net Price
$14,954/yr
Median Earnings
$61,386
Grad Rate
46%
Biology Share
10.6%
#9
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO
Net Price
$28,605/yr
Median Earnings
$52,025
Grad Rate
67%
Biology Share
1.1%
#10
Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO
Net Price
$16,756/yr
Median Earnings
$53,355
Grad Rate
49%
Biology Share
10.1%
#11
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
Net Price
$18,711/yr
Median Earnings
$56,980
Grad Rate
50%
Biology Share
3.8%
#12
Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO
Net Price
$8,851/yr
Median Earnings
$58,700
Grad Rate
41%
Biology Share
3.8%
#13
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO
Net Price
$14,808/yr
Median Earnings
$51,221
Grad Rate
42%
Biology Share
2.7%
#14
United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO
Net Price
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Median Earnings
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Grad Rate
86%
Biology Share
8.2%
#15
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
Net Price
$13,803/yr
Median Earnings
$57,612
Grad Rate
32%
Biology Share
4.7%
#16
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO
Net Price
$8,585/yr
Median Earnings
$51,295
Grad Rate
38%
Biology Share
4.0%
#17
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
Net Price
$20,090/yr
Median Earnings
$49,164
Grad Rate
36%
Biology Share
5.3%
#18
Morgan Community College
Fort Morgan, CO
Net Price
$5,325/yr
Median Earnings
$43,581
Grad Rate
44%
Biology Share
0.4%
#19
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO
Net Price
$7,972/yr
Median Earnings
$50,752
Grad Rate
34%
Biology Share
0.2%
#20
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, CO
Net Price
$5,311/yr
Median Earnings
$50,999
Grad Rate
33%
Biology Share
0.6%
#21
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO
Net Price
$8,551/yr
Median Earnings
$54,779
Grad Rate
29%
Biology Share
0.3%
#22
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Rangely, CO
Net Price
$7,930/yr
Median Earnings
$48,627
Grad Rate
33%
Biology Share
0.4%
#23
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO
Net Price
$8,218/yr
Median Earnings
$50,407
Grad Rate
27%
Biology Share
0.7%
#24
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO
Net Price
$10,810/yr
Median Earnings
$41,726
Grad Rate
33%
Biology Share
0.1%
#25
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO
Net Price
$4,709/yr
Median Earnings
$45,162
Grad Rate
22%
Biology Share
1.0%
Why a Biology degree?
Biology is the standard pre-med major. Research opportunities and pre-health advising at the undergraduate level meaningfully affect medical school admission rates.
Common career paths: Pre-Med (with med school) · Biomedical Researcher · Genetic Counselor · Pharmaceutical Scientist · Public Health Specialist
Typical starting salary range: $50,000–$85,000
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