Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Alaska Fairbanks
If you are interested in studying Biological & Biomedical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Alaska Fairbanks. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Alaska Fairbanks is in Fairbanks, AK.
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Online Class Availability at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Many students take online classes at University of Alaska Fairbanks. Among 6,893 students, 3,040 (44%) studied exclusively online and 2,069 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at University of Alaska Fairbanks
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Alaska Fairbanks’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alaska | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alaska | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #80 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #159 of 196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #211 of 1,303 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #855 of 1,326 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alaska | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alaska | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #80 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #159 of 196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #211 of 1,303 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #855 of 1,326 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from University of Alaska Fairbanks
Graduates of University of Alaska Fairbanks’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 | $21,760 |
| 2 years | $25,967 |
| 3 years | $30,774 |
| 4 years | $39,709 |
| 5 years | $47,069 |
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 Fairbanks take home a median $39,709, compared with $51,484 for all University of Alaska Fairbanks graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from University of Alaska Fairbanks comes in at $13,125.
Top-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at University of Alaska Fairbanks work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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