by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UAA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UAA was ranked #585 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #2 in Alaska.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Alaska Anchorage handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in general biology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in biology from UAA. This makes it the #181 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,771 a year. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Alaska Anchorage.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UAA. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Of the 9 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UAA, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UAA 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 Anchorage with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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