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Health Professions Schools in Alaska

In 2020-2021, 949 students earned their Health Professions degrees in AK.

As a degree choice, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Alaska

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 261
Associate Degree 250
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 234
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 234
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 137
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 137
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 137
Master’s Degree 57
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health professions majors in Alaska is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 50.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 26.4%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Alaska

In this state, there are 45,870 people employed in jobs related to a health professions degree, compared to 22,470,500 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Alaska

A typical salary for a health professions grad in the state is $64,880, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Alaska that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

University of Alaska Anchorage

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

The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 52% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,355 a year.

#2

University of Alaska Fairbanks

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,456 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 91% of students get financical aid.

#3

Alaska Pacific University

Anchorage
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
493 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,651. Graduates earn an average $33,401 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

University of Alaska Southeast

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

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Ilisagvik College

Barrow
6 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.

#6

Alaska Christian College

Soldotna
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
93 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $20,671 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

Health Professions Careers in AK

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Chiropractors 38% $91,940
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 33% $0
Nurse Midwives 30% $89,070
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 29% $44,690
Physical Therapist Aides 29% $37,590
Recreational Therapists 29% $0
Home Health Aides 27% $28,200
Therapists 27% $52,810
Respiratory Therapists 27% $75,910
Healthcare Social Workers 26% $72,070
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 26% $0
Phlebotomists 25% $39,570
Dentists 25% $0
Physical Therapist Assistants 25% $59,960
Family and General Practitioners 25% $208,000
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 25% $94,130
Athletic Trainers 25% $45,610
Surgical Technologists 25% $63,870
Physicians and Surgeons 24% $208,000
Nurse Practitioners 24% $120,100
Dental Assistants 24% $46,100
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 24% $0
Medical Secretaries 24% $40,210
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 24% $66,560
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 24% $39,270
Dental Hygienists 23% $116,730
Medical Assistants 23% $44,230
Healthcare Support Workers 23% $44,670
Health Technologists and Technicians 23% $59,740
Dentists 23% $208,000
Physical Therapists 22% $96,660
Physician Assistants 21% $120,990
Medical and Health Services Managers 21% $99,040
Registered Nurses 21% $87,650
Personal Care Aides 21% $33,160
Dietetic Technicians 20% $41,060
Dispensing Opticians 20% $45,360
Veterinarians 20% $99,540
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 20% $83,990
Psychiatric Technicians 20% $37,110
Dietitians and Nutritionists 20% $67,690
Medical Transcriptionists 20% $49,860
Massage Therapists 20% $93,410
Nursing Assistants 20% $38,500
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 19% $46,010
Occupational Therapists 19% $87,440
Substance Abuse Social Workers 19% $40,980
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 18% $58,180
Health Specialties Professors 17% $71,400
Community Health Workers 17% $43,590
Optometrists 17% $134,040
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 17% $55,770
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 16% $40,030
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 15% $66,580
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 15% $84,740
Medical Scientists 14% $0
Nurse Anesthetists 14% $184,740
Mental Health Counselors 14% $0
Counselors 13% $57,980
Substance Abuse Counselors 12% $0
Speech-Language Pathologists 12% $85,200
Pharmacists 12% $144,670
Medical Equipment Preparers 11% $45,350
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 11% $46,310
Pharmacy Technicians 8% $42,410
Administrative Services Managers 7% $86,910
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 7% $61,730
Psychiatric Aides 7% $41,120
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 6% $57,220
Software Applications Developers 6% $98,030
Rehabilitation Counselors 6% $56,540
Managers 5% $109,730
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 3% $75,550
Computer User Support Specialists 3% $55,080
Marketing Managers 3% $93,160
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 2% $84,700
Computer and Information Research Scientists 0% $0
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 0% $72,090
Dental Laboratory Technicians 0% $60,030
Radiation Therapists 0% $0
Audiologists 0% $48,290
Fine Artists 0% $0
Psychology Professors 0% $64,630
Sales Managers 0% $91,380
Computer Workers 0% $94,900
Nursing Instructors and Professors 0% $83,320
Natural Sciences Managers -5% $105,840
Life Scientists -6% $62,310

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