University of Denver (DU) - Biology

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Biology

A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Colorado schools that offer a biology degree. Students at University of Denver who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:

Bachelor
Master
Doctor

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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Biology Program

The table below lists the number of students that have completed the biology program at the University of Denver for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Overall

University of Denver Degree Level Breakdown For The Biology Program

	Total	Bachelor	Master	Doctor
All Students	69	58	8	3

By Gender

University of Denver Student Gender Breakdown For The Biology Program

	Total	Bachelor	Master	Doctor
Male	18	13	4	1
Female	51	45	4	2

By Race

University of Denver Student Racial Breakdown For The Biology Program

	Total	Bachelor	Master	Doctor
American Indian	-	-	-	-
Black	2	2	-	-
Asian	8	7	-	1
Hispanic	5	4	1	-
White	46	39	6	1
Unknown	8	6	1	1

Career Options For Graduates

Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Natural Sciences Managers

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of natural sciences managers in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO

Total Employment: 530
Average Annual Salary: $123,350
Average Hourly Rate: $59.30
Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.4
Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 120%

Projections

Total Employment (2010): 49,300
Total Employment Projected (2020): 53,100
Percent Job Growth: 7.70%
Percent of Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 2%

Biologists

Job Description

Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of biologists in our career profile section.

Projections

Total Employment (2010): 101,000
Total Employment Projected (2020): 115,100
Percent Job Growth: 14.00%
Percent of Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 5%

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Description

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of biological science teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.

List of schools that offer a biology degree or program in Colorado

4-Year Colleges and Universities


Adams State College
Alamosa, CO Public Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 11
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Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 11
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Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 58
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Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 161
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Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, CO Public Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 43
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Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO Public Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 48
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Mesa State College
Grand Junction, CO Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 35
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Metropolitan State College of Denver
Denver, CO Public Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 150
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Regis University
Denver, CO Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 23
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United States Air Force Academy
USAFA, CO Public Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 55
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University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 111
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University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 166
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University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 54
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Western State College of Colorado
Gunnison, CO Public Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 31
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.; BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook 2011; O*NET 2011

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