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Biological & Physical Science Schools in Alaska

67 students earned Biological Science degrees in Alaska in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Biological & Physical Science is the 13th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biological & Physical Science Majors in Alaska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 58
Associate Degree 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 61.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 22.4%
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Jobs for Biological & Physical Science Grads in Alaska

In this state, there are 420 people employed in jobs related to a biological science degree, compared to 60,260 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological & Physical Science Jobs in Alaska

A typical salary for a biological science grad in the state is $106,010, compared to a typical salary of $139,680 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Alaska that offer biological science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

52% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.89 years. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
493 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,401 after graduation. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
2,070 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.83 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $35,319 after graduation.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
6,813 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,456 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

Biological & Physical Science Careers in AK

Some of the careers biological science majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers -5% $105,840

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological science.

Major Annual Graduates in AK
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 73
Natural Sciences 14
International Studies 8
Sustainability Science 1

View all majors related to Biological & Physical Science

View Nationwide Biological & Physical Science Report

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