by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UAF compares to other colleges that offer biological & biomedical sciences.
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UAF is a solid choice among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences. In particular, it placed #855 out of 1,326 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Alaska.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Alaska Fairbanks awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
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 |
In the most recent graduating class, 15% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at UAF are White. About 100% 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 master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 38% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at UAF were White. Approximately 62% 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 doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
This biological & biomedical sciences program at UAF includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 52 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 7 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 1 |