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General Biology at University of Alaska Fairbanks

If you are interested in studying General Biology, take a look at what University of Alaska Fairbanks. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Alaska Fairbanks is in Fairbanks, AK.

During the most recent reporting year, 52 general biology degrees were awarded at University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Alaska Fairbanks

Distance learning is available at University of Alaska Fairbanks. Of 6,893 students, 3,040 (44%) studied exclusively online and 2,069 (30%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at University of Alaska Fairbanks

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Alaska Fairbanks’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Alaska	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Alaska	#2 of 2
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#78 of 187
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#154 of 189
Best Value	Nationwide	#201 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#797 of 1,249

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Alaska	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Alaska	#2 of 2
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#78 of 187
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#154 of 189
Best Value	Nationwide	#201 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#797 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Alaska Fairbanks

Graduates of University of Alaska Fairbanks’s General Biology 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

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, General Biology 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

The median debt for General Biology graduates from University of Alaska Fairbanks comes in at $13,125.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for General Biology graduates at University of Alaska Fairbanks, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at University of Alaska Fairbanks are 73% women (38) and 27% men (14).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Alaska Fairbanks

Of the 39 bachelor’s general biology graduates at University of Alaska Fairbanks, 77% were women (30) and 23% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
Two or More Races	9
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Fairbanks, lower than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at University of Alaska Fairbanks

Of the 7 master’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Alaska Fairbanks, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7

General Biology Doctoral Program at University of Alaska Fairbanks

Among the 6 doctoral general biology degrees awarded at University of Alaska Fairbanks, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Alaska Fairbanks, lower than the national average of 26%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at University of Alaska Fairbanks

The General Biology program at University of Alaska Fairbanks offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	52

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at University of Alaska Fairbanks go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Life Scientists, All Other	$97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.