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. In addition, we cover how UAA ranks in comparison to other schools with biological science programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAA was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological science list. It is also ranked #1 in Alaska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Physical Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools | 57 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alaska Anchorage handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in biological & physical science. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
Biological Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,699 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,380 for all biological science students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAA paid an average of $824 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $258 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,192 | $19,776 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,917 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,412 | $12,412 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $8,882 | $8,882 |
Learn more about UAA tuition and fees.
Of the 34 biological science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UAA, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a bachelor's in biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UAA biological science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at University of Alaska Anchorage.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Studies | 8 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.