by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UAA. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UAA as a strong choice for nursing, placing at #575 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 575 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Alaska | 1 of 3 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in nursing at UAA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 122 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Alaska Anchorage awarded 122 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
UAA is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alaska | 1 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 67 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 376 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at UAA report a median salary of $77,398 a year. This is higher than $54,505, the median for all majors at UAA.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UAA, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $20,925, the typical median for all majors at UAA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,224 | $19,776 |
| Fees | $1,546 | $1,546 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 16% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at UAA are White. Roughly 58% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
UAA awarded 122 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 84% to women and 16% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%).
Graduate study is also available at UAA. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 18 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 1 |
