Featured Schools in Alaska
University of Phoenix
Whether you're seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, University of Phoenix can help you reach your goal much sooner than you might expect.
Walden University Online
Earn a respected bachelor's degree, master's degree, or Ph.D. online at Walden University.
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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