Registered Nursing Schools in Alaska

In 2022-2023, 254 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in AK.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 185 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Alaska

Registered Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	134
Associate Degree	106
Master’s Degree	14

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of registered nursing majors in Alaska is as follows:

• Asian: 10.6%
• Black or African American: 1.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
• White: 56.3%
• Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
• Other Races: 26.8%

Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Alaska

In this state, there are 5,730 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Alaska

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $79,210. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

Most Popular Registered Nursing Programs in AK

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Registered Nursing Careers in AK

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	AK Job Growth	AK Median Salary
Registered Nurses	21%	$87,650
Nursing Instructors and Professors	0%	$83,320

Related Majors in Alaska

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

Major	Annual Graduates in AK
Nursing Practice	6

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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