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Best Online Biology Programs in Fairbanks, AK (2026)
Fairbanks, Alaska has 1 accredited school offering biology programs. Fairbanks has a population of about 32,242. Median household income is $72,077 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Alaska, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $104,930 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Fairbanks
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Fairbanks, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fairbanks city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alaska schools on the Alaska biology page.
Biology Wages Near Fairbanks
Fairbanks is part of the Fairbanks-College, AK metro area (BLS area code 21820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alaska statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $104,930 | AK statewide | $101,676 |
| Biological Technician | $47,380 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $45,911 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $88,740 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $85,988 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $100,320 | AK statewide | $97,209 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Fairbanks at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,242 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $72,077 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.2 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Fairbanks, AK?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering biology programs near Fairbanks. The closest is University of Alaska Fairbanks in Fairbanks, AK (5.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Alaska Fairbanks (5.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles near Fairbanks?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Fairbanks are: Medical Scientist ($104,930), Soil and Plant Scientist ($100,320), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($88,740). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alaska statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Is Fairbanks an affordable place to study biology?
Fairbanks’s median household income of $72,077 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fairbanks while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alaska public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 10, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.