Best Colleges in Alaska (2026)
10 colleges ranked by graduate earnings, acceptance rates, and outcomes — powered by federal data from the U.S. Department of Education.
10
Colleges
$43,318
Avg Earnings (10yr)
$15,913
Avg Net Price
84%
Avg Admit Rate
46%
Avg Grad Rate
State Overview
Alaska is home to 10 colleges and universities, ranging from research universities to community colleges. Alaska Pacific University leads the state in graduate earnings, with state alumni earning $43,318 on average ten years after enrollment. Whether you're looking for a flagship research university, a liberal arts college, or a career-focused program, Alaska offers diverse options across all price points.
Quick Facts — Alaska Colleges
Top 10 Colleges in Alaska by Graduate Earnings
Ranked by median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Public and private nonprofit only.
Admit
96%
Net Price
$21,616
Grad Rate
47%
Earnings
$54,271
Admit
93%
Net Price
$7,063
Grad Rate
12%
Earnings
$25,787
Most Affordable Colleges in Alaska
Lowest average net price after grants and scholarships. Public and private nonprofit only.
Soldotna, AK
12% grad rate
Seward, AK
92% grad rate
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| School | City | Type | Admit Rate | Net Price | Grad Rate | Earnings (10yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Bible College | Palmer | Private Nonprofit | N/A | $17,508 | N/A | N/A |
| Alaska Career College | Anchorage | Private For-Profit | N/A | $20,150 | 67% | $34,468 |
| Alaska Christian College | Soldotna | Private Nonprofit | 93% | $7,063 | 12% | $25,787 |
| Alaska Pacific University | Anchorage | Private Nonprofit | 96% | $21,616 | 47% | $54,271 |
| Alaska Vocational Technical Center | Seward | Public | N/A | $12,635 | 92% | $51,083 |
| Charter College | Anchorage | Private For-Profit | N/A | $34,860 | 57% | $35,504 |
| Ilisagvik College | Barrow | Public | N/A | $6,743 | 43% | $39,541 |
| University of Alaska Anchorage | Anchorage | Public | N/A | $15,301 | 29% | $51,871 |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | Fairbanks | Public | N/A | $10,892 | 35% | $48,866 |
| University of Alaska Southeast | Juneau | Public | 63% | $12,357 | 29% | $48,475 |
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