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.
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