2026 Best General Biology Schools in Alaska

General Biology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general biology programs.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best general biology schools.

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• Best General Biology Schools in Alaska

Best Schools for General Biology in Alaska

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general biology education in Alaska.

Top Schools in General Biology

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University Of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

30 General Biology Degrees Awarded

$59,053 Median Starting Salary

University Of Alaska Anchorage is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general biology. Located in the city of Anchorage, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a large public university. Roughly 28% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Alaska Anchorage awarded about 30 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of University Of Alaska Anchorage earn a median of $59,053 early in their careers. University Of Alaska Anchorage graduates carry a median of $21,787 in student loans. More information about a degree in general biology from University Of Alaska Anchorage

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University Of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

52 General Biology Degrees Awarded

$31,392 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong general biology program will find one at University Of Alaska Fairbanks, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Fairbanks, University Of Alaska Fairbanks is a large public institution. Roughly 39% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 52 general biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Alaska Fairbanks in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of University Of Alaska Fairbanks earn a median of $31,392 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,125. See the full general biology program report for University Of Alaska Fairbanks

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.