Education at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK · Master's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
University of Alaska Fairbanks graduates in education earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Alaska Fairbanks Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 83 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $67,432 | $59,381 | #133 | $44,038 |
| 84 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $67,405 | $67,802 | #66 | $55,425 |
| 85 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM | $67,168 | $77,770 | #18 | $58,249 |
| 86 | University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK | $67,036 | $64,199 | #83 | $62,750 |
| 87 | Boston University Boston, MA | $66,882 | $58,897 | #139 | — |
| 88 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $66,828 | $58,654 | #145 | $63,185 |
| 89 | Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT | $66,484 | $63,011 | #96 | $56,966 |
Other Majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $95,398 | $75,510 | #420 of 861 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Alaska Fairbanks education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,750 one year after graduating and $67,036 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Alaska Fairbanks rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, University of Alaska Fairbanks ranks #86 by median pay four years after graduation, and #83 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at University of Alaska Fairbanks worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for education ($65,824).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.