University of Alaska Fairbanks: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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4,207
students enrolled
1,127
degrees and certificates a year
38%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$10,892
average net price a year
Tuition $8,041 in state, $23,789 out of state
$40,746
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$48,866
median earnings, 10 years after entry
78% working
Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 14% | 155 |
| Education | 11% | 121 |
| Health professions | 10% | 115 |
| Security & protective services | 8% | 93 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 6% | 72 |
AI and data programs
University of Alaska Fairbanks reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around University of Alaska Fairbanks
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Fairbanks North Star Borough, where the college is.
32
open professional jobs
6
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.1%
unemployment in Fairbanks North Star Borough
2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier
$84,722
median household income
Fairbanks North Star Borough
40%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.0% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, health professions, which lead to finance (5 open), operations (7 open), human resources (3 open).
Hiring most: Doyon Management Services (5), Granite Construction Company (3), Amazon (2), Fairbanks North Star Borough (2), Foundation Health Partners (2), University of Alaska Fairbanks (2), Air Education and Training Command (1), Air Force Civilian Career Training (1).
What they hire for: Operations (7), Finance (5), Engineering (4), Human Resources (3), Legal (3), Clinical (1). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Alaska Workforce Investment Board.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Alaska
- University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage · 7,212 students
- University of Alaska SoutheastJuneau · 907 students
- Ilisagvik CollegeBarrow · 126 students
Common questions
- How big is University of Alaska Fairbanks?
- University of Alaska Fairbanks enrolls about 4,207 students and is a public 4-year institution in Fairbanks, Alaska. It awards about 1,127 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at University of Alaska Fairbanks?
- 38% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do University of Alaska Fairbanks graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $40,746 six years after entry and $48,866 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does University of Alaska Fairbanks offer AI or data science degrees?
- University of Alaska Fairbanks reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near University of Alaska Fairbanks?
- 32 open professional jobs are listed in Fairbanks North Star Borough, 6 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Doyon Management Services has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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