State Rankings
Best Colleges in Alaska
Top colleges in Alaska ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes — updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 7
Avg grad earnings: $45,699
Public / Private: 5 / 2
Top Colleges in Alaska
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| State # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Alaska Southeast Juneau#1294 national | $48,475 |
| 2 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage#1416 national | $51,871 |
| 3 | University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks#1519 national | $48,866 |
| 4 | Alaska Pacific University Anchorage | $54,271 |
| 5 | Alaska Vocational Technical Center Seward | $51,083 |
| 6 | Ilisagvik College Barrow | $39,541 |
| 7 | Alaska Christian College Soldotna | $25,787 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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