University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK · Public · Graduate degree-granting
University of Alaska Fairbanks, based in Fairbanks, Alaska, is a public institution, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. With 4,207 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $48,866 ten years after enrollment, which is 20% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 34.9%. Mmedian graduate debt is $20,291, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.41x. The average net price after financial aid is $10,892 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, and Psychology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$48,866
Graduation Rate
34.9%
Median Debt
$20,291
Average Net Price
$10,892
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.12x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.41x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
4,207
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
74.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$8,736
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,320
Pell Grant Rate
22.4%
Federal Loan Rate
16.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,992
Income $30K–$48K
$6,065
Income $48K–$75K
$11,323
Income $110K+
$17,512
Student Demographics
Women
59.4%
White
53.2%
Black
3.0%
Hispanic
9.8%
Asian
3.2%
Two or More Races
11.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
54.7%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation — Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral 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 (144)
Bachelor (32)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $70,539 | 51 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $59,348 | 45 |
| Psychology | $43,764 | 36 |
| Homeland Security | Not reported | 32 |
| Biology | $41,862 | 28 |
| Social Work | $53,559 | 23 |
| Teacher Education | $54,423 | 21 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 21 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $60,306 | 17 |
| Wildlife Management | Not reported | 16 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $91,522 | 16 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 11 |
| Civil Engineering | $86,819 | 10 |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | Not reported | 9 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 9 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 9 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 8 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 7 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | Not reported | 6 |
| Communications | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 5 |
| Physics | Not reported | 5 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 5 |
| History | Not reported | 5 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 4 |
| Electrical Engineering | Not reported | 4 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | Not reported | 4 |
| East Asian Languages | Not reported | 4 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Area Studies | Not reported | 3 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 3 |
| Geological Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
Master (16)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $95,398 | 37 |
| Education | $67,036 | 20 |
| Homeland Security | Not reported | 16 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not reported | 12 |
| Wildlife Management | Not reported | 11 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 11 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 11 |
| Geological Sciences | Not reported | 10 |
| Biology | Not reported | 7 |
| Ecology | Not reported | 6 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 5 |
| Area Studies | Not reported | 4 |
| Statistics | Not reported | 4 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | Not reported | 4 |
| Civil Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 3 |
Doctoral (6)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Geological Sciences | Not reported | 6 |
| Wildlife Management | Not reported | 4 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not reported | 4 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Not reported | 3 |
| Ecology | Not reported | 3 |
| Physics | Not reported | 3 |
Associate (14)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $59,114 | 72 |
| Natural Sciences | Not reported | 16 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 15 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 11 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 10 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 9 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 8 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 8 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 7 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 6 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 6 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 3 |
Graduate Certificate (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 21 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 11 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (20)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 39 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 24 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 19 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 18 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 14 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 13 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 12 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 12 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 9 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 9 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 8 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 6 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not reported | 4 |
| Health Services Administration & Management | Not reported | 4 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 4 |
| Public Policy Analysis | Not reported | 3 |
| Social Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
Show 51 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Secondary Education | Bachelor | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering | Master | 2 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master | 2 |
| Petroleum Engineering | Bachelor | 2 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Doctoral | 2 |
| Mathematics | Doctoral | 2 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Associate | 2 |
| Philosophy | Bachelor | 2 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Master | 2 |
| Public Policy Analysis | Associate | 2 |
| Geography | Bachelor | 2 |
| Air Transportation | Associate | 2 |
| Dental Support Services | Associate | 2 |
| Public Health | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Animal Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Bachelor | 1 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Master | 1 |
| Journalism | Bachelor | 1 |
| Computer Science | Master | 1 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Bilingual Education | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Engineering | Doctoral | 1 |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor | 1 |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | Master | 1 |
| Linguistics | Bachelor | 1 |
| English Language & Literature | Master | 1 |
| Biology | Doctoral | 1 |
| Mathematics | Master | 1 |
| Applied Mathematics | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Statistics | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Bachelor | 1 |
| Sustainability Studies | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Master | 1 |
| Astronomy | Doctoral | 1 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor | 1 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Homeland Security | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Anthropology | Master | 1 |
| Anthropology | Doctoral | 1 |
| Construction Trades, General | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Carpentry | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Building Construction | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Fine Arts | Master | 1 |
| Music | Bachelor | 1 |
| Public Health | Associate | 1 |
| Construction Management | Associate | 1 |