Health Professions at University of Alaska Anchorage
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, take a look at what University of Alaska Anchorage. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Alaska Anchorage is located in Anchorage, AK.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Health Professions Rankings at University of Alaska Anchorage
Rankings can help you compare University of Alaska Anchorage’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alaska | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Alaska | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #165 of 451 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #192 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #665 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1057 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alaska | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Alaska | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #165 of 451 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #192 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #665 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1057 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage
Those who finish University of Alaska Anchorage’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,973 |
| 2 years | $71,115 |
| 3 years | $65,438 |
| 4 years | $65,109 |
| 5 years | $79,338 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage report median earnings of $65,109, compared with $54,505 for all University of Alaska Anchorage graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage comes in at $18,983.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at University of Alaska Anchorage work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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.