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Nursing Schools in Alaska

In 2020-2021, 177 students earned their Nursing degrees in AK.

A Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Alaska

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 160
Master’s Degree 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Alaska, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Alaska is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 58.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 22.0%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Alaska

There are 7,400 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Alaska

Nursing grads earn an average of $89,310 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Alaska that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
11,953 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.89 years to complete their degree at UAA. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
493 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $20,651. Graduates earn an average $33,401 after graduation.

Nursing Careers in AK

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Nurse Midwives 30% $89,070
Nurse Practitioners 24% $120,100
Medical and Health Services Managers 21% $99,040
Registered Nurses 21% $87,650
Nurse Anesthetists 14% $184,740
Nursing Instructors and Professors 0% $83,320

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in AK
Health/Medical Prep Programs 109
Public Health 107
Allied Health Services 49
Allied Health Professions 38
Dental Support Services 26
Mental & Social Health Services 25
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 22
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 10

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