by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UAA compares to other colleges that offer engineering.
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UAA holds a strong position among schools offering engineering. Specifically, it ranked #498 out of 681 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Alaska.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Alaska Anchorage conferred 51 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UAA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $84,688 a year. This is higher than $54,505, the median for all majors at UAA.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UAA, engineering graduates take on a median debt of $22,438 in student loans. This is above $20,925, the typical median for all majors at UAA.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,224 | $19,776 |
| Fees | $1,546 | $1,546 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 76% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UAA are White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
In the most recent graduating class, 78% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The largest share of engineering master’s degree graduates at UAA were White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at University of Alaska Anchorage.
The engineering program at UAA includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 28 |
| Civil Engineering | 15 |
| Electrical Engineering | 14 |
| Computer Engineering | 3 |