by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UAF. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 64 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level offered in engineering at UAF, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Alaska Fairbanks handed out 40 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
UAF holds a strong position among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 64 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 11 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 54 |
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UAF earn a median of $80,627 a year. This is above $51,484, the median for all majors at UAF.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UAF, engineering students accumulate a median of $16,000 in student loans. This is below $23,439, the typical median for all majors at UAF.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,616 | $23,881 |
| Fees | $2,011 | $2,011 |
Find out more about UAF tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 72% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UAF are White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Fairbanks with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UAF conferred 10 bachelor’s completions in civil engineering, general in the most recent reporting year — 30% to women and 70% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
UAF awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 30% to women and 70% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
UAF awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering in the latest year of data — 30% to women and 70% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
UAF granted 6 bachelor’s degrees in mining and mineral engineering recently — 17% to women and 83% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
UAF conferred 2 bachelor’s degrees in petroleum engineering in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (50%).
UAF granted 1 bachelor’s completion in computer engineering, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men.
UAF awarded 1 bachelor’s degree in geological/geophysical engineering in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
Graduate study is also available at UAF. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
