6 Biological Sciences colleges in Colorado with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $58,922.
Top Biological Sciences graduates on this list earn over $69,738—and these schools actually serve the students who need them most. With mobility scores at the 60th percentile or above, these 6 programs deliver both access and results.
University Of Colorado Boulder leads the rankings, producing Biological Sciences graduates earning $69,738 while maintaining a 94th percentile mobility score. At $58,922 in average earnings across this list, these programs prove that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes, not just access.
University Of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus serves 26% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while producing graduates earning $64,270. Even better: graduates face just a 9.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' affordability category. Access AND manageable debt.
Earnings: $69,738 | Mobility: 94th percentile
35% Pell students with $52,093 earnings
9.4% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
20.8% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $69,738 | $19,500 | Excellent | $46,340 | Challenging | 93th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $64,270 | $20,500 | Excellent | $21,716 | Manageable | 90th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $60,543 | $20,000 | Excellent | $36,000 | Challenging | 93th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $54,659 | $20,000 | Good | $21,710 | Challenging | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $52,231 | $20,470 | Good | $22,566 | Challenging | 74th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | $52,093 | $21,500 | Good | $13,743 | Manageable | 90th percentile mobility |
Our social mobility rankings answer: "Which schools deliver the best outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds?"
This is not simply "which schools admit the most low-income students" — it's which schools both serve low-income students and deliver strong earnings outcomes.
Data based on May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
