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The physical sciences major at UAF is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alaska Fairbanks handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 54% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UAF. This makes it the #112 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAF paid an average of $855 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $289 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
Learn more about UAF tuition and fees.
Of the 20 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UAF, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UAF does not offer an online option for its physical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAF Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a master's degree in physical sciences from UAF. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UAF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Physical 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 |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 18 |
| Chemistry | 9 |
| Physics | 7 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 89 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 53 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 40 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 18 |
| Engineering Technologies | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.