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Biological Sciences in Alaska

Biological Sciences Schools in Alaska

In 2022-2023, 79 students earned their Biological Sciences degrees in AK.

A Biological Sciences major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biological Sciences Majors in Alaska

Biological Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 60
Master’s Degree 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Alaska, a biological sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological sciences majors in Alaska is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 59.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 21.5%
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Jobs for Biological Sciences Grads in Alaska

In this state, there are 3,360 people employed in jobs related to a biological sciences degree, compared to 1,213,090 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological Sciences Jobs in Alaska

In this state, biological sciences grads earn an average of $77,920. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 3 colleges in Alaska that offer biological sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,813 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.10%. 62% of the teachers are full time.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
11,953 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.89 years to complete their degree at UAA. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
14% Graduation Rate
2,070 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $7,056.

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Biological Sciences Careers in AK

Some of the careers biological sciences majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
High School Teachers 1% $75,780
Biological Science Professors 0% $81,840

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