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Journalism at University of Alaska Anchorage

If you plan to study Journalism, take a look at what University of Alaska Anchorage. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Alaska Anchorage sits in Anchorage, AK.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 7 journalism degrees were granted at University of Alaska Anchorage.

Online Class Availability at University of Alaska Anchorage

Distance learning is available at University of Alaska Anchorage. Of 10,493 students, 3,393 (32%) studied exclusively online and 4,123 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Journalism Rankings at University of Alaska Anchorage

Rankings can help you compare University of Alaska Anchorage’s Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Journalism Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage

Students who complete University of Alaska Anchorage’s Journalism program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$35,501
2 years	$41,565

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Journalism graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Journalism graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage are 57% women (4) and 43% men (3).

Journalism Bachelor’s Program at University of Alaska Anchorage

Among the 7 bachelor’s journalism graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Anchorage.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Anchorage, above the national average of 35%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Journalism Concentrations at University of Alaska Anchorage

This Journalism program at University of Alaska Anchorage includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Journalism	7

Highest-Paying Careers for Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Journalism program at University of Alaska Anchorage go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Journalism graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$108,419
Editors	$100,346
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,169
Film and Video Editors	$89,576
Photographers	$75,743
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$74,101
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$70,619
Writers and Authors	$63,195
Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$30,503

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.