2023 best colleges in Alaska

Alaska is unmatched when it comes to finding high-quality education in a rural setting for a great price. Alaska offers one of the least expensive in-state tuition costs nationwide, with average tuition and fees of just over $6,000 per year. The state’s largest university is the University of Alaska, with campuses in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau.  Alaska Pacific University earns recognition for its exceptional Nordic ski team. Alaska is also home to Ilisagvik College, a public tribal college and the northernmost accredited community college in the United States.

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Economic score: 3.17

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $11,782

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 3.7 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $39,909

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $5,650

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 69%
Graduation rate: 40%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

Economic score: 8.17

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $10,510

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 8 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $30,228

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $698

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 65%
Graduation rate: 43%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in social work in Alaska?

Years

5.5 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in social work in Alaska is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 5.5 years.

How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in social work earn in Alaska?

Salary

$34,049

The median bachelor's degree in social work graduate earns $34,049 3 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in social work cost in Alaska?

Net cost

$11,105

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in social work is $11,105. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.