Engineering at University of Alaska Fairbanks
If you plan to study Engineering, consider the program at University of Alaska Fairbanks. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Alaska Fairbanks is in Fairbanks, AK.
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Studying Online at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Many students take online classes 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.
Engineering Rankings at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Rankings can help you compare University of Alaska Fairbanks’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alaska | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Alaska | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #44 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #75 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #174 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #410 of 681 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alaska | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Alaska | #1 of 2 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Alaska Fairbanks
Students who complete University of Alaska Fairbanks’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,349 |
| 2 years | $66,855 |
| 3 years | $77,205 |
| 4 years | $80,627 |
| 5 years | $91,843 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from University of Alaska Fairbanks take home a median $80,627, compared with $51,484 for all University of Alaska Fairbanks graduates — about 57% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from University of Alaska Fairbanks stands at $16,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at University of Alaska Fairbanks work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Engineering majors, 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
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