Natural Sciences at University of Alaska Fairbanks
If you plan to study Natural Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Alaska Fairbanks. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Alaska Fairbanks sits in Fairbanks, AK.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 natural sciences degrees were granted at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
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Online Class Availability at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Online coursework is an option at University of Alaska Fairbanks. Among 6,893 students, 3,040 (44%) studied exclusively online and 2,069 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Sciences Rankings at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Use these rankings to compare University of Alaska Fairbanks’s Natural Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alaska | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Alaska | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 9 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #16 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 50 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Natural Sciences graduates at University of Alaska Fairbanks, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Natural Sciences graduates at University of Alaska Fairbanks are 60% women (9) and 40% men (6).
Natural Sciences Associate’s Program at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Among the 15 associate’s natural sciences degrees awarded at University of Alaska Fairbanks, 60% were women (9) and 40% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Sciences associate’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Natural Sciences associate’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Fairbanks, lower than the national average of 74%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Natural Sciences Concentrations at University of Alaska Fairbanks
This Natural Sciences program at University of Alaska Fairbanks offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Sciences | 15 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Natural Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Natural Sciences program at University of Alaska Fairbanks go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Natural Sciences 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 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | $73,261 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $72,607 |
| 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.
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