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Colleges in Alaska
Alaska has 3 colleges in our data: 2 four-year colleges (2 public) and 1 two-year colleges. The median four-year college costs $10,324 a year after grants and graduates 34% of its students.
Best colleges in Alaska by outcomes
Four-year colleges in Alaska with the highest outcome score, which blends graduation rate (45%), earnings 10 years after entry (35%) and net price (20%).
| # | College | Outcome score | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs | Avg net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Alaska FairbanksFairbanks, AK | 38 | 37% | $52,180 | $7,570 |
| 2 | University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage, AK | 33 | 31% | $53,994 | $13,077 |
Cheapest 4-year colleges
Lowest average net price, graduation cohort of 50+
- University of Alaska Fairbanks$7,570 net · 37% grad
- University of Alaska Anchorage$13,077 net · 31% grad
Highest earnings
Median earnings 10 years after entry
- University of Alaska Anchorage$53,994 earnings · $13,077 net
- University of Alaska Fairbanks$52,180 earnings · $7,570 net
All 2 four-year colleges in Alaska
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| College | Type | Undergrads | Acceptance rate | Avg net price | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage, AK | Public 4-year | 7,212 | Open | $13,077 | 31% | $53,994 |
| University of Alaska FairbanksFairbanks, AK | Public 4-year | 4,207 | Open | $7,570 | 37% | $52,180 |
Community and two-year colleges in Alaska
| College | Type | Undergrads | Avg net price | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Pacific UniversityAnchorage, AK | Private nonprofit 2-year | 457 | $26,241 | 45% | $51,046 |
Trade schools in Alaska
Alaska also has 5 trade schools. Compare them, and programs like welding, HVAC and nursing, on the trade schools in Alaska page.
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Alaska?
Alaska has 3 colleges that mostly award associate or bachelor's degrees: 2 four-year and 1 two-year schools.
What is the best college in Alaska?
By our outcome score, which combines graduation rate, earnings and net price, University of Alaska Fairbanks ranks first among four-year colleges in Alaska, with a score of 38. The best college for you depends on cost, fit and what you want to study.
What is the cheapest 4-year college in Alaska?
University of Alaska Fairbanks has the lowest average net price among four-year colleges in Alaska with a graduation cohort of at least 50 students: $7,570 a year after grants.
How much is in-state tuition in Alaska?
The median in-state tuition and fees at public four-year colleges in Alaska is $8,461 for 2025-26. Housing, food and books add to that, so check each school's net price.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.