Biology at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
University of Alaska Fairbanks graduates in biology earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Alaska Fairbanks Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology 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 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 811 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $42,405 | $43,113 | #814 | $27,493 |
| 812 | The University of Olivet Olivet, MI | $42,353 | $44,656 | #805 | $34,415 |
| 813 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $42,222 | $40,187 | #827 | $22,140 |
| 814 | University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK | $41,862 | $40,090 | #829 | $31,392 |
| 815 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $41,694 | $38,992 | #832 | $26,350 |
| 816 | Malone University Canton, OH | $41,515 | $44,303 | #807 | $22,005 |
| 817 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $41,323 | $47,834 | #762 | $18,690 |
Other Majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $91,522 | $79,438 | #147 of 318 |
| Civil Engineering | $86,819 | $71,312 | #97 of 233 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,539 | $46,949 | #360 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,306 | $34,617 | #144 of 660 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $59,348 | $39,103 | #58 of 207 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,423 | $51,619 | #107 of 680 |
| Social Work | $53,559 | $48,151 | #166 of 420 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $50,581 | — |
| Psychology | $43,764 | $33,080 | #852 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Alaska Fairbanks biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,392 one year after graduating and $41,862 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Alaska Fairbanks rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Alaska Fairbanks ranks #814 by median pay four years after graduation, and #829 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Alaska Fairbanks worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,800.
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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.