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The bachelor's program at UAF was ranked #685 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Alaska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 672 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 685 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alaska Fairbanks handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UAF. This makes it the #321 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #204 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UAF was $855 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $289 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,041 | $23,789 |
| Fees | $1,975 | $2,615 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,450 | $10,450 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,250 | $4,250 |
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Of the 35 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from UAF in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% 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 Fairbanks with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that UAF offers online option in its biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAF Online Learning page.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from UAF in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% 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 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 | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 49 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 2 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 89 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 40 |
| Physical Sciences | 35 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 18 |
| Engineering Technologies | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.