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General Biology at University of Alaska Fairbanks

35 Bachelor's Degrees
7 Master's Degrees
2 Doctor's Degrees
General Biology is one of the majors in the biological & biomedical sciences program at University of Alaska Fairbanks.

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UAF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.

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General Biology Degrees Available at UAF

UAF Biology Rankings

The bachelor's program at UAF was ranked #711 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #1 in Alaska.

Ranking Type Rank
Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 700
Best General Biology Schools 711

Popularity of Biology at UAF

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alaska Fairbanks handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in biology from UAF. This makes it the #219 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Biology Graduates from UAF Make?

$31,392 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Biology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAF is $31,392. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biology from UAF Cost?

$10,016 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UAF Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UAF was $855 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $289 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $8,041 $23,789
Fees $1,975 $2,615
Books and Supplies $2,000 $2,000
On Campus Room and Board $10,450 $10,450
On Campus Other Expenses $4,250 $4,250

Learn more about UAF tuition and fees.

UAF General Biology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UAF. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Fairbanks with a bachelor's in biology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 22
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 6

Does UAF Offer an Online BS in Biology?

Online degrees for the UAF biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAF Online Learning page.

UAF General Biology Master’s Program Diversity

All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UAF in 2022 were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UAF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Fairbanks with a master's in biology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 6
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Biology Student Diversity at UAF

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 2
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 2

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