Alaska's Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions in Alaska have been declining over the past 5 years. In 2023, students completed 2,742 that were offered by Alaska's colleges and universities. That was a decrease of 26% from completions reported in 2019.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2023
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees in Alaska
There are at least 3 schools offering degrees in Alaska, and 3 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 5,605 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2023, a total of 2,302 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 2,179 that were offered online.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in in Alaska. Franklin University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2023, 1,429 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 88 associate degrees, 616 master's degrees, and 38 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,117
Completions By Degree
2,171
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Alaska Pacific University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Alaska Pacific University. In 2023, 55 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 28 associate degrees, 40 master's degrees, and 4 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
457
Completions By Degree
127
Est. Online Degree Availability
6%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Alaska Bible College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Alaska Bible College. In 2023, 3 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
31
Completions By Degree
4
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Public Colleges & Universities in Alaska
There are 2 four-year public colleges located in Alaska. About 10,788 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 2,307 degrees were completed at public colleges in Alaska. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Alaska Fairbanks is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Alaska Fairbanks. In 2023, 444 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 192 associate degrees, 178 master's degrees, and 31 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,010
Completions By Degree
845
Est. Online Degree Availability
61%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Alaska Anchorage is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Alaska Anchorage. In 2023, 820 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 445 associate degrees, 192 master's degrees, and 5 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,778
Completions By Degree
1,462
Est. Online Degree Availability
43%
Completions by Program Area
Community Colleges in Alaska
There are 2 community colleges in Alaska where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2023, about 1,126 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in Alaska, and about 304 associate degrees were completed.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Ilisagvik College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
162
Completions By Degree
17
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Alaska Southeast is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online.