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Colleges and Universities in Alaska
10 degree-granting colleges and universities in Alaska that take part in federal student aid programs, from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Colleges10
- Public55 private
- Four-year82 two-year
- Online programs5Report at least one fully online program
Widely offered majors in Alaska: Business Administration (7), Health Sciences (6), Nursing (5), Public Health (5), Medical Assisting (5), Health Information Management (5).
| College | City | Type | Level | Online programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Bible College | Palmer | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Alaska Career College | Anchorage | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Alaska Christian College | Soldotna | Private nonprofit | Two-year | No |
| Alaska Pacific University | Anchorage | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Charter College | Anchorage | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Ilisagvik College | Barrow | Public | Four-year | No |
| University of Alaska Anchorage | Anchorage | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | Fairbanks | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Alaska Southeast | Juneau | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Alaska System of Higher Education | Fairbanks | Public | Four-year | No |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024). Links go to each school’s official website as reported to IPEDS. “Online programs” means the school reported at least one program offered entirely by distance education.
Colleges in Alaska: frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Alaska?
Alaska has 10 degree-granting colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs, according to the latest U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) data.
How many public colleges are in Alaska?
5 public, 3 private nonprofit and 2 private for-profit.
How many community colleges and two-year colleges are in Alaska?
2 two-year colleges.
How many four-year colleges and universities are in Alaska?
8 four-year colleges and universities, and 5 schools in Alaska offer graduate programs.
Which colleges in Alaska offer online programs?
5 colleges in Alaska reported offering at least one program entirely online. Use the college search with “Offers fully online programs” to see them, and check each school for specific online programs.
Which cities in Alaska have the most colleges?
Anchorage (4), Fairbanks (2), Palmer (1), Soldotna (1), and Barrow (1).
What majors are most widely offered at colleges in Alaska?
Among the 109 majors in this guide, the most widely offered in Alaska are Business Administration (7 schools), Health Sciences (6 schools), Nursing (5 schools), Public Health (5 schools), Medical Assisting (5 schools), and Health Information Management (5 schools).
How do I find a college in Alaska that offers my major?
Use the college search with the state set to Alaska and choose your major, or filter by city or ZIP code.
Where does this list of Alaska colleges come from?
From the U.S. Department of Education’s IPEDS data (IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024)). Confirm programs, costs and admission requirements on each school’s official website.
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