by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UAF. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UAF as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #848 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 848 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Alaska | 2 of 2 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at UAF, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Alaska Fairbanks handed out 39 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UAF is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UAF report a median salary of $39,709 a year. This is lower than $51,484, the median for all majors at UAF.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UAF, general biology graduates take on a median debt 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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Among recent graduates, 23% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UAF were 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 general biology.
| 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 |
UAF granted 39 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 77% to women and 23% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
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 General Biology | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 6 |
