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Biology in Alaska

Biology Schools in Alaska

79 Biology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Biology is the 13th most popular major in the state out of a total 68 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in Alaska

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Alaska, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Alaska is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 59.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 21.5%
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Jobs for Biology Grads in Alaska

There are 3,400 people in the state and 1,333,410 people in the nation working in biology jobs.

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Wages for Biology Jobs in Alaska

Biology grads earn an average of $77,920 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Alaska that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
11,953 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UAA will pay a net price of $10,978. Most students complete their degree in 4.89 years.

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University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,813 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The 0.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years.

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Biology Careers in AK

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Medical Scientists 14% $0
High School Teachers 1% $75,780

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in AK
Ecology & Systematics Biology 5
Biochemistry & Biophysics 1

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