Colleges in Alaska: Costs, Admission Rates & Salaries
10 institutions tracked in Alaska. Average net price across the state is $15,913/year, the average admission rate is 84%, and the strongest graduate earnings reach $54,271. 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 | N/A | $15,301 | $51,871 |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | Fairbanks | 4,207 | N/A | $10,892 | $48,866 |
| Charter College | Anchorage | 2,157 | N/A | $34,860 | $35,504 |
| University of Alaska Southeast | Juneau | 907 | 63% | $12,357 | $48,475 |
| Alaska Pacific University | Anchorage | 457 | 96% | $21,616 | $54,271 |
| Alaska Career College | Anchorage | 250 | N/A | $20,150 | $34,468 |
| Ilisagvik College | Barrow | 126 | N/A | $6,743 | $39,541 |
| Alaska Vocational Technical Center | Seward | 107 | N/A | $12,635 | $51,083 |
| Alaska Christian College | Soldotna | 44 | 93% | $7,063 | $25,787 |
| Alaska Bible College | Palmer | 24 | N/A | $17,508 | N/A |
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.