Biological and Physical Sciences at University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
University of Alaska Anchorage graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Alaska Anchorage Compares for Biological and Physical Sciences
All 33 colleges reporting biological and physical sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $102,801 | $110,287 | #1 | $75,418 |
| 2 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $90,507 | $79,437 | #2 | $69,480 |
| 3 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $71,066 | $67,640 | #12 | — |
| 4 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $71,028 | $72,236 | #3 | $25,311 |
| 5 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $70,101 | $66,722 | #14 | $29,958 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA | $69,102 | $70,277 | #4 | $35,639 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore, PA | $69,102 | $70,277 | #5 | $35,639 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading, PA | $69,102 | $70,277 | #6 | $35,639 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA | $69,102 | $70,277 | #7 | $35,639 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $69,102 | $70,277 | #8 | $35,639 |
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| 26 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $56,293 | $61,494 | #19 | $31,125 |
| 27 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $55,690 | $51,223 | #27 | — |
| 28 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $55,534 | $51,079 | #28 | $34,703 |
| 29 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $51,889 | $49,693 | #29 | $32,699 |
| 30 | The Evergreen State College Olympia, WA | $48,623 | $44,723 | #32 | $27,555 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $45,272 | $46,042 | #31 | $31,080 |
| 32 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $45,090 | $47,542 | #30 | $44,525 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Alaska Anchorage biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,699 one year after graduating and $51,889 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Alaska Anchorage rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 33 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, University of Alaska Anchorage ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #29 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at University of Alaska Anchorage worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for biological and physical sciences ($58,891), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,258.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.