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Education Schools in Alaska

In 2020-2021, 259 students earned their Education degrees in AK.

In terms of popularity, Education is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Alaska

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 159
Post-Master’s Certificate 100
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 100

Gender Distribution

In Alaska, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Alaska is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
  • White: 70.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 16.6%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Alaska

20,830 people in the state and 8,653,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Alaska

Education grads earn an average of $71,180 in the state and $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Alaska that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
2,070 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,319 after earning their degree at this institution. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
6,813 Total Students

The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at UAF. Graduates earn an average $35,456 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $10,510.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
11,953 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.89 years to complete their degree at UAA.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
493 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,401 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Education Careers in AK

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 20% $0
Health Specialties Professors 17% $71,400
Preschool Teachers 6% $31,450
Social Scientists 5% $74,730
Coaches and Scouts 5% $37,920
Vocational Education Professors 5% $79,710
Education Administrators 4% $72,440
Instructional Coordinators 3% $65,660
Special Education Teachers 3% $58,280
Business Professors 2% $90,640
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 2% $110,040
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 2% $62,950
Middle School Teachers 2% $72,640
Teachers 1% $0
Teacher Assistants 1% $39,080
Education, Training, and Library Workers 1% $45,440
Elementary School Teachers 1% $72,040
High School Teachers 1% $75,780
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 0% $49,340
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $0
Kindergarten Teachers 0% $62,140
Biological Science Professors 0% $81,840
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 0% $0
Librarians 0% $70,560
Economics Professors 0% $0
Interpreters and Translators 0% $52,450
Political Science Professors 0% $0
Agricultural Sciences Professors 0% $0
English Language and Literature Professors 0% $0
Mathematical Science Professors 0% $96,030
Education Professors 0% $74,770
Technical Education High School Teachers 0% $76,440
Special Education Professors 0% $76,220
Middle School Special Education Teachers 0% $73,030
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 0% $0
Computer Science Professors 0% $0
Special Education Preschool Teachers 0% $66,710
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 0% $72,050
Preschool Education Administrators 0% $56,190
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $0
Environmental Science Professors 0% $0
Postsecondary Education Administrators 0% $100,020
Psychology Professors 0% $64,630

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in AK
Psychology 23
Social Sciences 7
Communication & Journalism 4
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 3

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