Marine Biology at University of Alaska Fairbanks
If you plan to study Marine Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of Alaska Fairbanks. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Alaska Fairbanks is in Fairbanks, AK.
During the most recent reporting year, 7 marine biology degrees were granted at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
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Online Class Availability at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Many students take online classes at University of Alaska Fairbanks. Among 6,893 students, 3,040 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,069 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Marine Biology graduates at University of Alaska Fairbanks, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Marine Biology graduates at University of Alaska Fairbanks are 100% women (7) and 0% men (0).
Marine Biology Master’s Program at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Among the 6 master’s marine biology graduates at University of Alaska Fairbanks, 100% were women (6) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
Marine Biology Doctoral Program at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Among the 1 doctoral marine biology graduates at University of Alaska Fairbanks, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Marine Biology Graduates
Those who complete Marine Biology program at University of Alaska Fairbanks pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Marine Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $55,554 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
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.