Is University of Alaska Fairbanks worth it?
University of Alaska Fairbanks is a public, four-year institution in Fairbanks, Alaska (small city). It awarded 1,136 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, wildlife and liberal arts and sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$48,072
Median earnings 4 years after
$67,252
Median earnings 10 years after
$48,866
Average net price
$10,892
Completion rate
38%
Completions (2024)
1,136
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
4,207
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $51,619 | $54,423 | 32 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $75,510 | $95,398 | 32 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $46,949 | $70,539 | 29 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $39,103 | $59,348 | 27 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $31,392 | $41,862 | 26 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $79,438 | $91,522 | 23 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $33,080 | $43,764 | 22 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $71,312 | $86,819 | 21 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $48,151 | $53,559 | 21 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $34,617 | $60,306 | 18 |
| Education, General | Master's | $62,750 | $67,036 | 17 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $38,018 | $59,114 | 17 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $50,581 | N/A | 17 |
| Animal Sciences | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 64 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 43 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 41 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 40 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 40 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 39 |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | Bachelor's | 31 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | Associate | 26 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 23 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Alaska Fairbanks. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Alaska. Counts under 10 are not published.
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