Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of Alaska Anchorage, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 27th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AK wage index 1.09). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of Alaska Anchorage
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | — | $103,316 | +9% | #8 of 57 | #20 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,501 | $98,156 | +7% | #51 of 318 | #131 | $16,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,823 | $93,001 | +5% | #242 of 966 | #446 | $20,834 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $81,203 | $92,768 | +22% | #11 of 93 | #14 | — |
| Science Technologies/Technicians | — | $90,046 | +32% | #1 of 9 | #2 | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | — | $86,227 | +15% | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | $72,140 | $85,650 | -1% | #109 of 233 | #176 | $23,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $52,706 | $84,736 | +2% | #143 of 452 | #192 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $60,222 | $82,729 | -10% | #252 of 459 | #312 | $34,009 |
| Air Transportation | $40,796 | $80,981 | -6% | #30 of 52 | #40 | $25,142 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,560 | $77,625 | +2% | #305 of 796 | #414 | $16,800 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,451 | $63,122 | -8% | #666 of 1176 | #826 | $22,457 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $60,612 | +28% | #28 of 680 | #41 | $20,003 |
| Journalism | $36,200 | $57,321 | +2% | #79 of 187 | #91 | — |
| Social Work | $45,565 | $56,698 | +9% | #97 of 420 | #171 | $31,750 |
| Biology | — | $53,306 | -7% | #591 of 841 | #693 | — |
| Public Health | $42,552 | $53,245 | -9% | #140 of 215 | #165 | $18,093 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $39,003 | $52,199 | -6% | #433 of 660 | #533 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $32,699 | $51,889 | -12% | #29 of 33 | #29 | $17,258 |
| Psychology | $36,497 | $51,858 | +2% | #407 of 1027 | #572 | $16,516 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | $49,660 | -5% | #30 of 50 | #37 | — |
| Anthropology | — | $47,547 | +2% | #80 of 188 | #107 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $30,311 | $44,569 | +8% | #127 of 423 | #178 | $24,872 |
| Marketing | $43,944 | — | — | — | — | $17,287 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $37,326 | -23% | #543 of 576 | #566 | $21,852 |
| History | — | $36,650 | -28% | #454 of 459 | #455 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The University of Alaska Anchorage Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $351,940
- Avg rent near campus: $1,563/mo — vs ~$812/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 99518 (4.8% cap, Anchorage)
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🏆 Where University of Alaska Anchorage Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,192 | $19,776 |
| Room | $7,312 | |
| Board | $5,100 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $29,580 | $43,707 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,436 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,993 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $13,543 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $18,947 |
| $110,001+ | $19,563 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology