by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UAF. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UAF among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #903 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 903 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Alaska | 3 of 3 |
The table below lists every degree level available for biological & biomedical sciences at UAF, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
The biological & biomedical sciences area of study at UAF covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 52 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 7 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Alaska Fairbanks handed out 39 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
UAF is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UAF earn a median of $39,709 a year. This is below $51,484, the median for all majors at UAF.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UAF, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $13,125 in student loans. This is below $23,439, the typical median for all majors at UAF.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,616 | $23,881 |
| Fees | $2,011 | $2,011 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 23% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UAF are White. Approximately 56% of graduates 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UAF. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 8 |
