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Biological & Physical Science at University of Alaska Anchorage

What traits are you looking for in a school for Biological & Physical Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Alaska Anchorage. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Alaska Anchorage sits in Anchorage, AK.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 22 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at University of Alaska Anchorage.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Alaska Anchorage

Many students take online classes at University of Alaska Anchorage. Among 10,493 students, 3,393 (32%) studied exclusively online and 4,123 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Biological & Physical Science Rankings at University of Alaska Anchorage

Use these rankings to compare University of Alaska Anchorage’s Biological & Physical Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Alaska	#1 of 1
Best Value	Alaska	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#21 of 90
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#55 of 191
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#78 of 92
Best Value	Nationwide	#144 of 190

Earnings for Biological & Physical Science Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage

Those who finish University of Alaska Anchorage’s Biological & Physical Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,176
2 years	$29,685
5 years	$58,636

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Biological & Physical Science graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage stands at $17,354.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Biological & Physical Science graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biological & Physical Science graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage are 59% women (13) and 41% men (9).

Biological & Physical Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Alaska Anchorage

Among the 22 bachelor’s biological & physical science degrees awarded at University of Alaska Anchorage, 59% were women (13) and 41% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Anchorage.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Biological & Physical Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Anchorage, lower than the national average of 50%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biological & Physical Science Concentrations at University of Alaska Anchorage

This Biological & Physical Science program at University of Alaska Anchorage breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biological & Physical Sciences	22

Best-Paid Careers for Biological & Physical Science Graduates

Those who complete Biological & Physical Science program at University of Alaska Anchorage go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Biological & Physical Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$68,967

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.