Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Alaska Anchorage
If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, take a look at what University of Alaska Anchorage. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Alaska Anchorage sits in Anchorage, AK.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Alaska Anchorage
Distance learning is available at University of Alaska Anchorage. Of 10,493 students, 3,393 (32%) studied exclusively online and 4,123 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at University of Alaska Anchorage
Use these rankings to compare University of Alaska Anchorage’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #91 of 196 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #118 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #376 of 1,303 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #484 of 1,326 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage
Those who finish University of Alaska Anchorage’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,771 |
| 2 years | $25,194 |
| 3 years | $39,963 |
| 4 years | $45,041 |
| 5 years | $49,993 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage take home a median $45,041, compared with $54,505 for all University of Alaska Anchorage graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at University of Alaska Anchorage pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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