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Engineering Schools in Alaska

178 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Engineering major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Alaska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 146
Master’s Degree 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
  • White: 54.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 21.9%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Alaska

In this state, there are 6,710 people employed in jobs related to an engineering degree, compared to 3,969,720 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Alaska

Engineering grads earn an average of $112,890 in the state and $101,600 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Alaska that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

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

Graduates earn an average $35,456 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.89 years. This public school has an average net price of $11,782. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

Engineering Careers in AK

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 6% $98,030
Mining and Geological Engineers 6% $112,240
Cost Estimators 5% $78,580
Civil Engineers 1% $107,080
Systems Software Developers 0% $94,540
Engineering Professors 0% $0
Chemical Engineers 0% $125,160
Environmental Engineers 0% $107,400
Operations Research Analysts 0% $69,570
Computer Network Architects 0% $99,020
Electrical Engineers 0% $111,100
Computer Hardware Engineers 0% $0
Architectural and Engineering Managers 0% $135,600
Electronics Engineers 0% $89,680
Mechanical Engineers 0% $107,960
Materials Engineers 0% $103,210
Aerospace Engineers 0% $116,440
Petroleum Engineers -4% $141,150
Health and Safety Engineers -4% $76,320
Natural Sciences Managers -5% $105,840
Industrial Production Managers -14% $105,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in AK
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 113
Engineering Technologies 82
Natural Resources & Conservation 68
Computer & Information Sciences 60
Physical Sciences 60
Science Technologies 31
Mathematics & Statistics 17

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