10-yr median earnings
$48,866
Federal aid recipients only
Public · Fairbanks, Alaska
University of Alaska Fairbanks
University of Alaska Fairbanks is a public institution in Fairbanks, Alaska. as a public institution, published Scorecard outcomes are the federal Title-IV cohort view of former students — not every graduate and not a guarantee for any one enrollee.
- $10,892
- Avg net price / yr
- $48,866
- 10-yr median earnings
- 34.9%
- 150%-time completion
The verdict
University of Alaska Fairbanks posts above-median former-student earnings.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 31%
- former-student earnings, US
- 34.9%
- 150%-time completion
- +20%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Small
Carnegie: R2
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this University of Alaska Fairbanks profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
C-
College Value Score
52/100
University of Alaska Fairbanks
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings B-
$48,866
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price B
$10,892
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate F
34.9%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$20,291
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment B+
74.4%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention D
74.1%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$10,892
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
34.9%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 34.9%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - University of Alaska Fairbanks vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How University of Alaska Fairbanks ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
University of Alaska Fairbanks: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$48,866 Top 31% higher than 69% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | University of Alaska Fairbanks | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $48,866 | #1575 of 5103 | 69th |
| Average net price | $10,892 | #1293 of 5020 | 74th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 34.9% | #3978 of 4858 | 18th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 4,207 | #861 of 5462 | 84th |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
4,207
Undergraduate enrollment
-
Acceptance rate
-
SAT average
34.9%
150%-time completion
$48,866
10-yr median earnings
74.1%
First-year retention
How University of Alaska Fairbanks ranks in Alaska
State rank among 9 reporting Alaska colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | University of Alaska Fairbanks | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $48,866 | #4 of 9 | 56th |
| Average net price | $10,892 | #3 of 10 | 70th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 34.9% | #6 of 9 | 33rd |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 4,207 | #2 of 10 | 80th |
Highest former-student earnings in Alaska
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska Pacific University | $54,271 | $21,616 |
| 2 | University of Alaska Anchorage | $51,871 | $15,301 |
| 3 | Alaska Vocational Technical Center | $51,083 | $12,635 |
| 4 | University of Alaska FairbanksThis school | $48,866 | $10,892 |
| 5 | University of Alaska Southeast | $48,475 | $12,357 |
| 6 | Ilisagvik College | $39,541 | $6,743 |
| 7 | Charter College | $35,504 | $34,860 |
| 8 | Alaska Career College | $34,468 | $20,150 |
| 9 | Alaska Christian College | $25,787 | $7,063 |
Admissions
| ACT Average | 22 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$7,992 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k $6,065
$30k – $48k
$6,065 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$11,323 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$17,512 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at University of Alaska Fairbanks - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $8,736 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $22,320 |
| Average Net Price | $10,892 |
22.4%
Pell Grant Rate
16.6%
Federal Loan Rate
$20,291
Median Debt
$215/mo
Monthly Payment
Net price at University of Alaska Fairbanks swings rather than trends
Across 11 reported years between 2013 and 2023, the average net price here has ranged from $8,529 to $11,297 without settling into a rise or a fall. Comparing only the first and last years would read as +2.8%, but the years in between do not follow that line, so the honest summary is the range rather than a trend. Budget against the upper end, not the average.
Lowest year
$8,529
Highest year
$11,297
Most recent (2023)
$9,634
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $9,3722023 · $9,634
Over the same years, enrollment went -29.7% (5,729 → 4,027 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
Student body at a glance
59.4%
Female
39.9%
First Generation
Outcomes
74.1%
Retention Rate
$40,746
Median Earnings (6yr)
59.5%
Earning Over $25K
74.4%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 34.9% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 74.1% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $40,746 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $48,866 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 59.5% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 74.4% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $20,291 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $215/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 16 | 363 | $62,460 | $91,522 | $21,021 |
| Associate's | 4 | 102 | $59,114 | $59,114 | $21,000 |
| Master's | 3 | 77 | $81,217 | $95,398 | - |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 | 26 | - | - | - |
| Certificate | 1 | 42 | - | - | - |
Top programs at University of Alaska Fairbanks by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Business Administration, M…
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$95,398 median earnings
- Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
$91,522 median earnings
- Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
$86,819 median earnings
- Business Administration, M…
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$70,539 median earnings
- Education, General
Education, General
$67,036 median earnings
- Criminal Justice and Corre…
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$60,306 median earnings
- Multi/Interdisciplinary St…
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
$59,348 median earnings
- Liberal Arts and Sciences,…
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$59,114 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | 43 | $95,398 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 26 | $91,522 | $18,000 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | 16 | $86,819 | $14,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | 53 | $70,539 | $34,526 |
| Education, General | Master's | 20 | $67,036 | - |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | 20 | $60,306 | - |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 36 | $59,348 | $23,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's | 64 | $59,114 | $21,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | 27 | $54,423 | $12,500 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 24 | $53,559 | $24,966 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 33 | $43,764 | $22,875 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | 35 | $41,862 | $17,800 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | Bachelor's | 18 | - | - |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | 8 | - | - |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | 14 | - | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the admissions statistics for University of Alaska Fairbanks? ▼
University of Alaska Fairbanks is a public institution in Fairbanks, Alaska. Undergraduate enrollment is 4,207 students.
How much do University of Alaska Fairbanks former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at University of Alaska Fairbanks who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $48,866 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $40,746.
How much does University of Alaska Fairbanks cost? ▼
The average net price at University of Alaska Fairbanks is $10,892. In-state tuition is $8,736 and out-of-state tuition is $22,320. Median student debt at graduation is $20,291.
What is the graduation rate at University of Alaska Fairbanks? ▼
University of Alaska Fairbanks has a 34.9% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 74.1%.
Is University of Alaska Fairbanks worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at University of Alaska Fairbanks is $20,291, while former students earn a median of $48,866 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 42% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 74.4% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $215.
Sources & methodology
Public-college profiles lean on IPEDS enrollment and Scorecard Title-IV outcomes. State appropriations are outside this page; the figures below are the federal cohort measures only.
Every number is read live from the Mar–Jul 2026 Scorecard/IPEDS retrievals. Public institutions often enroll large Title-IV cohorts, so medians can be stable — still cohort averages, never a personal forecast. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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