University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska · Public · 7,212 undergraduates
Of 43 programs with reported earnings, 40 leave graduates out-earning a typical Alaska high-school graduate (about $42,938/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 133 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,582 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,401 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,662 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,826 |
| $110k and up | $20,975 |
| All families (average) | $15,301 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $44,008 | +$1,070 | clears the bar | $14,350 | 13.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $93,001 | +$50,063 | clears the bar | $20,834 | 0.4 yrs |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Associate's Degree | $90,501 | +$47,563 | clears the bar | $19,952 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $63,122 | +$20,184 | clears the bar | $22,457 | 1.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,858 | +$8,920 | clears the bar | $16,516 | 1.9 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $53,245 | +$10,307 | clears the bar | $18,093 | 1.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $81,634 | +$38,696 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $77,625 | +$34,687 | clears the bar | $16,800 | 0.5 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $46,484 | +$3,546 | clears the bar | $15,467 | 4.4 yrs |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $51,889 | +$8,951 | clears the bar | $17,258 | 1.9 yrs |
| Air Transportation | Bachelor's Degree | $80,981 | +$38,043 | clears the bar | $25,142 | 0.7 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $44,569 | +$1,631 | clears the bar | $24,872 | 15.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $55,363 | +$12,425 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $98,156 | +$55,218 | clears the bar | $16,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $90,046 | +$47,108 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 43 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 18% of students receive Pell grants · 30% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.