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University of Alaska Anchorage
University of Alaska Anchorage
The University of Alaska Anchorage's main campus sits a few miles from downtown in the University-Medical District. Students can choose from a variety of academic programs through its five colleges, including those focused on arts and sciences, business, engineering, and health. UAA also oversees several community campuses throughout Southcentral Alaska. The university provides opportunities for master's degrees and select cooperative PhD programs.
Avg Grad Earnings
$52,304/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
63/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$7,566/yr
Out-of-state: $21,693/yr
Financial Aid & Net Price
What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 19% of students receive Pell Grants and 15% take federal loans.
| Family Income |
Avg Net Price/yr |
4-Year Net Cost |
Net-Price ROI |
| $0 – $30K |
$11,436 |
$45,744 |
11.4x |
| $30K – $48K |
$11,993 |
$47,972 |
10.9x |
| $48K – $75K |
$13,543 |
$54,172 |
9.7x |
| $75K – $110K |
$18,947 |
$75,788 |
6.9x |
| $110K+ |
$19,563 |
$78,252 |
6.7x |
| Sticker price (no aid) |
$7,566 |
$30,264 |
17.3x |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
All Programs at University of Alaska Anchorage
17 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Program |
DW Score |
Earnings |
AI Risk |
ROI |
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
Compare across schools |
89 |
$86,823/yr |
High |
27.2x |
Accounting and Related Services
Compare across schools |
84 |
$65,560/yr |
Very High |
25.2x |
Finance and Financial Management Services
Compare across schools |
81 |
$52,706/yr |
Very High |
24.6x |
Civil Engineering
Compare across schools |
76 |
$72,140/yr |
High |
31.7x |
Mechanical Engineering
Compare across schools |
75 |
$71,501/yr |
Very High |
30.3x |
Business Administration
Compare across schools |
74 |
$51,451/yr |
High |
19.8x |
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Compare across schools |
72 |
$60,222/yr |
Very High |
18.9x |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research
Compare across schools |
63 |
$81,203/yr |
Moderate |
25.8x |
Marketing
Compare across schools |
63 |
$43,944/yr |
Very High |
18.5x |
Air Transportation
Compare across schools |
58 |
$40,796/yr |
Moderate |
24.5x |
Social Work
Compare across schools |
56 |
$45,565/yr |
Moderate |
14.1x |
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Compare across schools |
56 |
$39,003/yr |
Moderate |
14.4x |
Public Health
Compare across schools |
54 |
$42,552/yr |
High |
13.1x |
Psychology, General
Compare across schools |
54 |
$36,497/yr |
High |
18.4x |
Biological and Physical Sciences
Compare across schools |
46 |
$32,699/yr |
Moderate |
18.4x |
Journalism
Compare across schools |
37 |
$36,200/yr |
Very High |
11.0x |
Fine and Studio Arts
Compare across schools |
33 |
$30,311/yr |
Moderate |
9.7x |
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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