Is University of Alaska Anchorage worth it?
University of Alaska Anchorage is a public, four-year institution in Anchorage, Alaska (large city). It awarded 1,698 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing and pre-nursing studies.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$51,493
Median earnings 4 years after
$68,777
Median earnings 10 years after
$51,871
Average net price
$15,301
Completion rate
30%
Completions (2024)
1,698
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
7,212
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $86,823 | $93,001 | 138 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Associate | $83,933 | $90,501 | 78 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $30,114 | $44,008 | 68 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $51,451 | $63,122 | 57 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $65,560 | $77,625 | 41 |
| Social Work | Master's | $63,535 | $72,105 | 39 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $36,497 | $51,858 | 37 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $71,501 | $98,156 | 33 |
| Air Transportation | Bachelor's | $40,796 | $80,981 | 28 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $44,513 | $46,484 | 27 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $42,552 | $53,245 | 26 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $43,944 | N/A | 26 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $60,222 | $82,729 | 25 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $45,565 | $56,698 | 25 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $70,614 | $76,360 | 24 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 246 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 122 |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | Associate | 82 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 59 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 45 |
| Public Health, General | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Social Work | Master's | 37 |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 37 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 27 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 27 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Alaska Anchorage. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Alaska. Counts under 10 are not published.
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