Colleges in Alaska: Costs, Admission Rates & Salaries
10 institutions tracked in Alaska. Average net price across the state is $15,830/year, the average admission rate is 84%, and the strongest graduate earnings reach $62,288. The largest 10 colleges are listed below with real College Scorecard data.
| College | City | Size | Acceptance | Net price | Salary (10yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Anchorage | Anchorage | 7,212 | — | $13,077 | $53,994 |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | Fairbanks | 4,207 | — | $7,570 | $52,180 |
| Charter College | Anchorage | 2,157 | — | $30,181 | $41,255 |
| University of Alaska Southeast | Juneau | 907 | 63% | $13,407 | $48,849 |
| Alaska Pacific University | Anchorage | 457 | 96% | $26,241 | $51,046 |
| Alaska Career College | Anchorage | 250 | — | $20,414 | $38,057 |
| Ilisagvik College | Barrow | 126 | — | $14,140 | $36,477 |
| Alaska Vocational Technical Center | Seward | 107 | — | $16,053 | $62,288 |
| Alaska Christian College | Soldotna | 44 | 93% | $5,177 | $20,553 |
| Alaska Bible College | Palmer | 24 | — | $12,040 | — |
Choosing a college in Alaska
Start with net price rather than sticker tuition, then compare graduate earnings in your intended field. In-state public universities usually offer the lowest net price for state residents; private institutions can compete through generous aid packages. Use the College Finder to filter by your annual budget, or model the payoff in the Degree ROI Simulator.