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Education Schools in Alaska

338 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Education is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Alaska

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 159
Post-Master’s Certificate 100
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 100
Bachelor’s Degree 57
Associate Degree 15
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

In Alaska, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Alaska is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 66.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 21.6%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Alaska

In this state, there are 20,830 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 8,653,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Alaska

In this state, education grads earn an average of $71,180. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,170.

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There are 5 colleges in Alaska that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

149 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
2,070 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,292. Graduates earn an average $35,319 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
6,813 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. 91% of students get financical aid. The 8.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
11,953 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,355 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
232 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $30,866 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

Education Careers in AK

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 20% $0
Health Specialties Professors 17% $71,400
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 16% $40,030
Preschool Teachers 6% $31,450
Social Scientists 5% $74,730
Coaches and Scouts 5% $37,920
Vocational Education Professors 5% $79,710
Education Administrators 4% $72,440
Instructional Coordinators 3% $65,660
Special Education Teachers 3% $58,280
Business Professors 2% $90,640
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 2% $110,040
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 2% $62,950
Middle School Teachers 2% $72,640
Teachers 1% $0
Education, Training, and Library Workers 1% $45,440
Teacher Assistants 1% $39,080
Elementary School Teachers 1% $72,040
High School Teachers 1% $75,780
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 0% $49,340
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $0
Kindergarten Teachers 0% $62,140
Biological Science Professors 0% $81,840
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 0% $0
Librarians 0% $70,560
Economics Professors 0% $0
Interpreters and Translators 0% $52,450
Political Science Professors 0% $0
Agricultural Sciences Professors 0% $0
English Language and Literature Professors 0% $0
Mathematical Science Professors 0% $96,030
Education Professors 0% $74,770
Technical Education High School Teachers 0% $76,440
Special Education Professors 0% $76,220
Middle School Special Education Teachers 0% $73,030
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 0% $0
Computer Science Professors 0% $0
Special Education Preschool Teachers 0% $66,710
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 0% $72,050
Preschool Education Administrators 0% $56,190
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $0
Environmental Science Professors 0% $0
Postsecondary Education Administrators 0% $100,020
Psychology Professors 0% $64,630

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in AK
Psychology 133
Social Sciences 90
History 41
Communication & Journalism 30
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 29
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 12

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