University of Alaska Fairbanks: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Alaska Fairbanks at a glance

• 4,207

  students enrolled

• 1,127

  degrees and certificates a year

• 38%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $10,892

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,041 in state, $23,789 out of state

• $40,746

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $48,866

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  78% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

University of Alaska Fairbanks reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around University of Alaska Fairbanks

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Fairbanks North Star Borough, where the college is.

• 66

  open professional jobs

• 19

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.5%

  unemployment in Fairbanks North Star Borough

  2026-09 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $84,722

  median household income

  Fairbanks North Star Borough

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, health professions, which lead to finance (5 open), operations (15 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: Fairbanks Native Association (7), Foundation Health Services (5), Kinross Gold (4), Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology (3), Foundation Health Partners (3), Granite Construction (3), Pacific Air Forces (3), University of Alaska (3).

What they hire for: Operations (15), Engineering (9), Clinical (6), Finance (5), Programs (5), Administration (3). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Alaska Workforce Investment Board.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Alaska

• University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage · 7,212 students
• University of Alaska SoutheastJuneau · 907 students
• Ilisagvik CollegeBarrow · 126 students

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Common questions

How big is University of Alaska Fairbanks?

University of Alaska Fairbanks enrolls about 4,207 students and is a public 4-year institution in Fairbanks, Alaska. It awards about 1,127 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Alaska Fairbanks?

38% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Alaska Fairbanks graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $40,746 six years after entry and $48,866 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Alaska Fairbanks offer AI or data science degrees?

University of Alaska Fairbanks reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near University of Alaska Fairbanks?

66 open professional jobs are listed in Fairbanks North Star Borough, 19 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Fairbanks Native Association has the most openings.