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Engineering at University of Alaska Anchorage

If you are interested in studying Engineering, take a look at what University of Alaska Anchorage. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Alaska Anchorage sits in Anchorage, AK.

Online Class Availability at University of Alaska Anchorage

Online coursework is an option at University of Alaska Anchorage. Among 10,493 students, 3,393 (32%) studied exclusively online and 4,123 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at University of Alaska Anchorage

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Alaska Anchorage’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#78 of 109
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#95 of 110
Best Value	Nationwide	#320 of 679
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#498 of 681

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage

Graduates of University of Alaska Anchorage’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$63,031
2 years	$62,871
3 years	$71,837
4 years	$84,688
5 years	$99,625

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Engineering graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage report median earnings of $84,688, compared with $54,505 for all University of Alaska Anchorage graduates — about 55% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage is $22,438.

Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Engineering program at University of Alaska Anchorage pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects	$148,480
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$138,303
Petroleum Engineers	$137,336
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Chemical Engineers	$130,903
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists	$128,495
Electrical Engineers	$127,814
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers	$122,967
Industrial Engineers	$120,863
Transportation Engineers	$120,210

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.