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2024 Best Nursing Schools in Alaska

1 College in Alaska
177 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$92,010 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #3 in popularity, nursing is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

There was only one school in Alaska to review for the 2024 Best Nursing Schools in Alaska ranking.

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Pick Your Nursing Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing
Master's Degrees in Nursing
Doctor's Degrees in Nursing

The nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Nursing Schools in Alaska. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Nursing in Alaska

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the nursing degree levels they offer.

Top Alaska Schools in Nursing

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
174 Nursing Degrees Awarded
3.4% Growth in Graduates

University of Alaska Anchorage is a good choice for students interested in a degree in nursing. UAA is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Anchorage.

Students who receive their degree from the nursing program make an average of $92,010 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a degree in nursing from University of Alaska Anchorage


 

Best Nursing Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 330 17,965
Washington 300 3,806
Oregon 266 1,502
Nevada 192 1,994
Hawaii 164 534

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Nursing is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Nursing Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Registered Nursing 171
Nursing Practice 6

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Majors Similar to Nursing

Related Major Annual Graduates
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 191
Health/Medical Prep Programs 116
Public Health 109
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89
Mental & Social Health Services 60
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 43
Allied Health Professions 42
Dental Support Services 39
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 26
Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services 22

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