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Accounting and Related Services at University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, AK · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $65,560/yr (22% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (451,900 openings/yr)

ROI 23.3x earnings multiple (8.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #9 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs Top 1%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Accounting and Related Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$741K	$706K	$614K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	24.5x	23.3x	20.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.5x	8.1x	7.1x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	86	84	81

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$30,264

Out-of-state: $86,772 (8.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,120

-82% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,800

3.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$79,196

21% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $65,560/yr, edging above the $53,724 national average for Accounting and Related Services — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 23.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 62% task exposure — and the 17% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $16,800 in median debt against $65,560 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #9 ranking out of 714 programs puts University of Alaska Anchorage in the top 1% for Accounting and Related Services. By our composite measure, very few programs deliver stronger results.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $65,560 to $79,196 shows 21% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Alaska Anchorage

With a 67% acceptance rate, University of Alaska Anchorage is moderately selective, serving 6,916 students in Anchorage, AK.

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Top Career Paths

Financial managers $161,700/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

Financial and investment analysts $101,350/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Alaska Anchorage's Accounting and Related Services program score?

A score of 84/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of Alaska Anchorage's Accounting and Related Services graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Accounting and Related Services to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Accounting and Related Services careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 62% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does University of Alaska Anchorage rank so high for Accounting and Related Services?

The #9 ranking out of 714 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →