by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UAF. It is offered at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #118 out of 240 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level offered in health professions at UAF, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 18 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 32 |
| Certificate | 12 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Alaska Fairbanks awarded 18 associate’s degrees in health professions.
UAF holds a strong position among schools offering health professions at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #118 out of 240 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 118 |
| Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 131 |
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,616 | $23,881 |
| Fees | $2,011 | $2,011 |
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Among recent graduates, 44% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of health professions associate’s degree graduates at UAF are 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 Fairbanks with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UAF conferred 10 associate’s completions in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the latest year of data — 20% to women and 80% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).
UAF granted 4 associate’s degrees in mental and social health services and allied professions, other recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (25%).
UAF granted 3 associate’s completions in dental assisting/assistant recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (67%).
UAF conferred 1 associate’s completion in medical/clinical assistant in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Alaska Fairbanks conferred 32 undergraduate certificate degrees in health professions.
UAF is not currently ranked for health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 3% of health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The largest share of health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at UAF were White. Roughly 38% 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 undergraduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
UAF granted 12 undergraduate certificate degrees in medical insurance coding specialist/coder in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
UAF conferred 10 undergraduate certificate completions in medical/clinical assistant in the latest year of data — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (20%).
UAF awarded 5 undergraduate certificate completions in pre-nursing studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).
UAF conferred 4 undergraduate certificate degrees in community health services/liaison/counseling in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men.
UAF conferred 1 undergraduate certificate completion in dental assisting/assistant recently — 100% to women and 0% to men.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Alaska Fairbanks handed out 12 certificate degrees in health professions.
UAF has not been ranked for health professions at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of health professions certificate degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of health professions certificate degree graduates at UAF were White. Roughly 50% 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 certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UAF conferred 8 certificate degrees in nursing assistant/aide and patient care assistant/aide recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
UAF granted 3 certificate completions in medical insurance coding specialist/coder recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
UAF conferred 1 certificate completion in medical office assistant/specialist in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UAF. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |