Featured Schools in Alaska
DeVry University
Combine the flexibility of online coursework with classroom learning at DeVry University.
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Make a difference with a graduate degree from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management.
Westwood College - Online Campus
Earn your degree online in as little as 20 months with Westwood College.
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Alaska Colleges & Universities
Alaska Fast Facts:
- Climate: Ranging from summer highs in the 80s to winter lows at -60
- Anchorage per capita income, 2004: $37,508 (15% higher than the national average)
- Median state household income, 2000: $54,627
- Major industries:
- Petroleum
- Seafood
- Natural resource extraction
- Shipping
- Transportation
- Major employers:
- Alaska Airlines
- Federal Express
- Arctic Slope Regional Corporation
- Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation
The sportsman's paradise of Alaska offers a variety of unique benefits for students looking to continue their education. With a total population of over 600,000, Alaska is an ideal place to complete a degree program and find a challenging job.
The largest cities in Alaska include Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks, with a combined population growth of 19% since the year 2000. While the cost of living is a bit higher than in other states, it has decreased steadily over the past decade, particularly outside of the city limits. Nearly 19,000 employees work in Alaska's private-sector transportation industry, which brings in over $3.3 billion in annual revenue.
For students interested in a business degree, professional and business occupations make up over 7% of Alaska's salaried jobs. Careers to watch in the future include general and operations management, chief executives, accounting, and auditing.
The largest cities in Alaska include Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks, with a combined population growth of 19% since the year 2000. While the cost of living is a bit higher than in other states, it has decreased steadily over the past decade, particularly outside of the city limits. Nearly 19,000 employees work in Alaska's private-sector transportation industry, which brings in over $3.3 billion in annual revenue.
For students interested in a business degree, professional and business occupations make up over 7% of Alaska's salaried jobs. Careers to watch in the future include general and operations management, chief executives, accounting, and auditing.
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