University of Alaska Fairbanks Rankings by Salary Score
Salary and Debt by Major at University of Alaska Fairbanks
We calculated a salary score for each of University of Alaska Fairbanks's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at University of Alaska Fairbanks to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for UAF Associate Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $18,410 | $31,840 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $67,660 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $14,500 | $27,300 |
Salary Scores for UAF Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $53,360 | |
| Biology, General | $22,150 | $26,350 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $18,030 | $39,210 | |
| Civil Engineering | $27,500 | $59,350 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | Not Reported | $28,240 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | Not Reported | $61,520 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $28,320 | $39,370 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Not Reported | $22,670 | |
| Homeland Security | $17,250 | $41,940 | |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Not Reported | $17,240 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $16,780 | $62,010 | |
| Petroleum Engineering | Not Reported | $93,870 | |
| Psychology, General | $18,190 | $31,130 | |
| Social Work | Not Reported | $37,210 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $24,020 | $43,800 |
Salary Scores for UAF Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $15,400 | $58,670 | |
| Education, General | Not Reported | $60,840 | |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | Not Reported | $52,110 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not Reported | $53,810 |
Salary Scores for UAF Certificates
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | $9,500 | $41,030 |
Most Recent Reviews
The courses were very broad but shallow. They never went very far in depth, and after graduating, I did not feel confident in any skills or knowledge I’d acquired despite having aced every course. If you want to live in Alaska and don’t care about the quality of your education, then it’s a fine school. If, however, you want a good education that will prepare you for life after college, I cannot recommend UAF.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is a decent school to attend. Since my major was in science, I can only speak to the education I received in that field because I don't feel like I took enough English, economics, art, et cetera, to speak to those areas. The science courses were hit or miss, to be honest. Some teachers were more focused on their research than teaching and it was obvious when that was the case. Some classes were extremely difficult whereas others that you thought would be difficult, were extremely... Read More