Best colleges in Alaska
Chill Out in Alaska
Cold temps and hot opportunities
Alaska’s sparse population makes for intimate class sizes and easy-to-navigate campuses. You can choose between one of the 10 colleges and universities, including 1 major public university, 5 public two-year institutions, and a handful of private schools.* And now that Alaska is growing, so are the opportunities. Since 2000, the state has seen a population growth of almost 14%.* Because Alaska’s economy relies heavily on tourism, fishing, and the oil and natural gasses industries, job opportunities are only increasing in these fields.
Alaska’s major universities are home to the Geophysical Institute, which operates the Poker Flat Research Range-the only collegiate rocket test range in the nation. You can also find the renowned School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences. Students in geology, atmospheric science and wildlife biology have a front-row seat to the state’s astounding topography and sprawling landscape of 540,641 square miles.* When you aren’t in the classroom, make time for fun-especially during the summer when daylight can be as long as 19 hours. Bundle up and catch a rare look at the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, which kicks off in Anchorage every March. See other big-ticket cultural staples, such as the Sitka Whale Fest or Anchorage’s Alaska Native Heritage Center. Or spend some time outdoors hiking, fishing, or skiing. You have to be tough to live in Alaska, but where else can you whale watch between classes?
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University of Alaska Southeast offers 89 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a outlying rural area. In 2023, 345 students graduated with students earning 129 Bachelor's degrees, 90 Master's degrees, 66 Associate's degrees, and 60 Certificates.
University of Alaska Anchorage offers 233 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 1,541 students graduated with students earning 817 Bachelor's degrees, 444 Associate's degrees, 192 Master's degrees, 83 Certificates, and 5 Doctoral degrees.
Alaska Pacific University offers 32 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 160 students graduated with students earning 49 Bachelor's degrees, 41 Certificates, 38 Master's degrees, 28 Associate's degrees, and 4 Doctoral degrees.
Alaska Bible College offers 5 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small suburb. In 2023, 4 students graduated with students earning 3 Bachelor's degrees, and 1 Associate's degree.
University of Alaska Fairbanks offers 287 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2023, 1,012 students graduated with students earning 436 Bachelor's degrees, 185 Associate's degrees, 182 Certificates, 178 Master's degrees, and 31 Doctoral degrees.
Ilisagvik College offers 49 degree programs. It's a very small, public, four-year university in a remote rural area. In 2023, 31 students graduated with students earning 14 Associate's degrees, 14 Certificates, and 3 Bachelor's degrees.
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Alaska Career College offers 7 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 112 students graduated with students earning 93 Certificates, and 19 Associate's degrees.
Alaska Christian College offers 4 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, two-year college in a outlying rural area. In 2023, 12 students graduated with students earning 12 Associate's degrees.
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| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, AK | 23 : 1 | 1,918 | |
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University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | 26 : 1 | 10,796 | |
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Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK | 11 : 1 | 578 | |
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Alaska Career College Anchorage, AK | 255 : 1 | 255 | |
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Alaska Vocational Technical Center Seward, AK | 452 | ||