Education at University of Alaska Fairbanks
If you plan to study Education, take a look at what University of Alaska Fairbanks. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Alaska Fairbanks is located in Fairbanks, AK.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Online coursework is an option at University of Alaska Fairbanks. Among 6,893 students, 3,040 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,069 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Use these rankings to compare University of Alaska Fairbanks’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alaska | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Alaska | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #58 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #77 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #300 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #324 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of Alaska Fairbanks
Those who finish University of Alaska Fairbanks’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,344 |
| 2 years | $47,737 |
| 4 years | $65,020 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Education graduates from University of Alaska Fairbanks report median earnings of $65,020, compared with $51,484 for all University of Alaska Fairbanks graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from University of Alaska Fairbanks is $24,573.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at University of Alaska Fairbanks go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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
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