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Nursing Schools in Alaska

177 students earned Nursing degrees in Alaska in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 1 majors commonly available.

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

In this state, there are 7,400 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Alaska

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $89,310, compared to a typical salary of $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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,782. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,355 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.89 years to graduate.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,651. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Alaska Pacific. 49% of the teachers are full time.

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

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