University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska · Public · 4,207 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 12 leave graduates out-earning a typical Alaska high-school graduate (about $42,938/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 186 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,992 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,065 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,323 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,526 |
| $110k and up | $17,512 |
| All families (average) | $10,892 |
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 | $59,114 | +$16,176 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $70,539 | +$27,601 | clears the bar | $34,526 | 1.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $95,398 | +$52,460 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $59,348 | +$16,410 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $41,862 | -$1,076 | falls short | $17,800 | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $43,764 | +$826 | clears the bar | $22,875 | 27.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $54,423 | +$11,485 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $91,522 | +$48,584 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $53,559 | +$10,621 | clears the bar | $24,966 | 2.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $60,306 | +$17,368 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $67,036 | +$24,098 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $50,581 | +$7,643 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $86,819 | +$43,881 | clears the bar | $14,500 | 0.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 22% of students receive Pell grants · 38% 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.