University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK · Public · Graduate degree-granting
Located in Anchorage, Alaska, University of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. With 7,212 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $51,871 ten years after enrollment, which is 27% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 29.3%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $20,210, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.57x. The average net price after financial aid is $15,301 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Health Services Administration & Management, Business Administration & Management, and Psychology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$51,871
Graduation Rate
29.3%
Median Debt
$20,210
Average Net Price
$15,301
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.85x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.57x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
7,212
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
70.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$7,738
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,322
Pell Grant Rate
18.5%
Federal Loan Rate
13.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$11,582
Income $30K–$48K
$13,401
Income $48K–$75K
$16,662
Income $110K+
$20,975
Student Demographics
Women
59.9%
White
47.7%
Black
3.8%
Hispanic
12.1%
Asian
12.3%
Two or More Races
12.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
54.8%
Accreditations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics — Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics, Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship, Didactic Program in Dietetics (Accredited)
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program, Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Preaccredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels (Accredited)
- Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation — Massage (Accredited)
- Council on Education for Public Health — Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation — Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (133)
Bachelor (48)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $93,001 | 130 |
| Business Administration & Management | $63,122 | 63 |
| Psychology | $51,858 | 50 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $51,889 | 37 |
| Public Health | $53,245 | 37 |
| Social Work | $56,698 | 28 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $52,199 | 27 |
| Accounting | $77,625 | 27 |
| History | $36,650 | 26 |
| Biology | $53,306 | 25 |
| Air Transportation | $80,981 | 25 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $98,156 | 24 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 23 |
| Civil Engineering | $85,650 | 20 |
| English Language & Literature | $37,326 | 20 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | $90,046 | 18 |
| Fine Arts | $44,569 | 16 |
| Journalism | $57,321 | 15 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 15 |
| Anthropology | $47,547 | 14 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 13 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 11 |
| Finance | $84,736 | 11 |
| Electrical Engineering | Not reported | 10 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | $92,768 | 10 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 9 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Not reported | 8 |
| Economics | Not reported | 8 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition | Not reported | 8 |
| Construction Management | $103,316 | 8 |
| International Studies | Not reported | 7 |
| Geological Sciences | Not reported | 7 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Engineering | Not reported | 6 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 6 |
| Mental Health Services | $49,660 | 6 |
| Music | Not reported | 4 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | $86,227 | 3 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 3 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 3 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 3 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 3 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 3 |
| Management Information Systems | Not reported | 3 |
| Teacher Education | $60,612 | 2 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $82,729 | Not reported |
Master (15)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | $72,105 | 40 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 40 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 17 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 16 |
| Registered Nursing | $121,953 | 14 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 13 |
| Biology | Not reported | 11 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 8 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 7 |
| Civil Engineering | $103,070 | 5 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 4 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition | Not reported | 4 |
| Geological Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
| Education | $61,391 | Not reported |
Doctoral (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | Not reported | 5 |
Associate (22)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $44,008 | 171 |
| Health Services Administration & Management | $90,501 | 83 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $46,484 | 36 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $76,360 | 27 |
| Industrial Production Technology | $125,483 | 15 |
| Accounting | $55,363 | 15 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $53,347 | 14 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 9 |
| Mental Health Services | $30,278 | 9 |
| Air Transportation | Not reported | 8 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $46,231 | 7 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 6 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | Not reported | 5 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Dental Support Services | $79,942 | 4 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 4 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Not reported | 3 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 3 |
Graduate Certificate (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Not reported | 13 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 11 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 5 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Secondary Education | $78,628 | 2 |
Undergraduate Certificate (18)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 36 |
| Ecology | Not reported | 20 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 18 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 16 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 12 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 8 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 7 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 5 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 5 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Construction Trades, General | Not reported | 3 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 3 |
Show 24 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master | 2 |
| Legal Support Services | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Public Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Registered Nursing | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Business Administration & Management | Associate | 2 |
| Computer Programming | Associate | 1 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Linguistics | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| English Language & Literature | Master | 1 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Master | 1 |
| Outdoor Education | Associate | 1 |
| Fire Protection | Associate | 1 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Public Policy Analysis | Master | 1 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Health Services Administration & Management | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Hospitality Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Construction Management | Associate | 1 |