# University of Alaska Fairbanks: Biology (bachelor's)

Fairbanks, AK. IPEDS 102614, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-alaska-fairbanks/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,392
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,862 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $13,125 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in AK: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$16,134

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.44 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,862 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,992 | $35,484 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $6,065 | $26,929 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $11,323 | $50,274 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $15,526 | $68,935 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $17,512 | $77,753 | more than 20 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biology at AK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Anchorage | $53,306 | not reported | $15,301 | 30% |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | $41,862 | $13,125 | $10,892 | 38% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage $47,380 Fairbanks-College, AK, $56,470 AK, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $78,740 Fairbanks-College, AK, $79,650 AK, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $115,410 Fairbanks-College, AK, $130,590 AK, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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