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Health Professions Schools in Alaska

In 2020-2021, 67 students earned their Health Professions degrees in AK.

As a degree choice, Health Professions is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Alaska

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 57
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health professions majors in Alaska is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 64.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 23.9%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Alaska

45,870 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Alaska

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $64,880. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 3 colleges in Alaska that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

University of Alaska Anchorage

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

The average student takes 4.89 years to complete their degree at UAA. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $37,355 after graduation.

#2

Alaska Pacific University

Anchorage
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
493 Total Students

The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,651. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#3

University of Alaska Fairbanks

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

Graduates earn an average $35,456 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 8.50% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

Health Professions Careers in AK

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Chiropractors 38% $91,940
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 33% $0
Nurse Midwives 30% $89,070
Recreational Therapists 29% $0
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 29% $44,690
Therapists 27% $52,810
Respiratory Therapists 27% $75,910
Healthcare Social Workers 26% $72,070
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 26% $0
Athletic Trainers 25% $45,610
Surgical Technologists 25% $63,870
Family and General Practitioners 25% $208,000
Dentists 25% $0
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 25% $94,130
Physicians and Surgeons 24% $208,000
Nurse Practitioners 24% $120,100
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 24% $0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 24% $66,560
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 24% $39,270
Dental Hygienists 23% $116,730
Health Technologists and Technicians 23% $59,740
Dentists 23% $208,000
Physical Therapists 22% $96,660
Physician Assistants 21% $120,990
Medical and Health Services Managers 21% $99,040
Registered Nurses 21% $87,650
Dispensing Opticians 20% $45,360
Dietetic Technicians 20% $41,060
Dietitians and Nutritionists 20% $67,690
Psychiatric Technicians 20% $37,110
Veterinarians 20% $99,540
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 20% $83,990
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 19% $46,010
Occupational Therapists 19% $87,440
Substance Abuse Social Workers 19% $40,980
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 18% $58,180
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 17% $55,770
Health Specialties Professors 17% $71,400
Community Health Workers 17% $43,590
Optometrists 17% $134,040
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 15% $66,580
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 15% $84,740
Nurse Anesthetists 14% $184,740
Medical Scientists 14% $0
Mental Health Counselors 14% $0
Counselors 13% $57,980
Substance Abuse Counselors 12% $0
Speech-Language Pathologists 12% $85,200
Pharmacists 12% $144,670
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 11% $46,310
Pharmacy Technicians 8% $42,410
Administrative Services Managers 7% $86,910
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 6% $57,220
Software Applications Developers 6% $98,030
Rehabilitation Counselors 6% $56,540
Managers 5% $109,730
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 3% $75,550
Computer User Support Specialists 3% $55,080
Marketing Managers 3% $93,160
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 2% $84,700
Computer Workers 0% $94,900
Radiation Therapists 0% $0
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 0% $72,090
Computer and Information Research Scientists 0% $0
Nursing Instructors and Professors 0% $83,320
Sales Managers 0% $91,380
Fine Artists 0% $0
Audiologists 0% $48,290
Psychology Professors 0% $64,630
Natural Sciences Managers -5% $105,840
Life Scientists -6% $62,310

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