Median Earnings (1yr)
$60,234
92nd percentile (60th in CO)
Sample Size
54
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Colorado State University-Fort Collins graduates compare to all programs nationally

Colorado State University-Fort Collins graduates earn $60k, placing them in the 92th percentile of all biology masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Colorado

Biology masters's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Colorado State University-Fort Collins$60,234
University of Northern Colorado$42,251
National Median$43,317

Other Biology Programs in Colorado

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Colorado schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley
$12,010$42,251

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Colorado State University-Fort Collins, approximately 19% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.