Nursing at University of Alaska Anchorage
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what University of Alaska Anchorage. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Alaska Anchorage sits in Anchorage, AK.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 141 nursing degrees were granted at University of Alaska Anchorage.
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Studying Online at University of Alaska Anchorage
Distance learning is available 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.
Nursing Rankings at University of Alaska Anchorage
Rankings can help you compare University of Alaska Anchorage’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alaska | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Alaska | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #138 of 224 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #145 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #553 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #916 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alaska | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Alaska | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #138 of 224 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #145 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #553 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #916 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage
Those who finish University of Alaska Anchorage’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $77,979 |
| 2 years | $76,514 |
| 3 years | $70,544 |
| 4 years | $77,398 |
| 5 years | $81,696 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn a median of $77,398, compared with $54,505 for all University of Alaska Anchorage graduates — about 42% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage stands at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage are 82% women (116) and 18% men (25).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Alaska Anchorage
Of the 122 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Alaska Anchorage, 84% were women (102) and 16% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Anchorage.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 71 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Asian | 23 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Anchorage, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of Alaska Anchorage
Of the 18 master’s nursing graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage, 72% were women (13) and 28% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Anchorage.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 22% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Anchorage, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Alaska Anchorage
The Nursing program at University of Alaska Anchorage offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 140 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of Alaska Anchorage pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.