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2027 Best Value Health Professions Schools in Alaska

6 Colleges in the United States
$19,853 Avg Student Debt
$45,576 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Health Professions Badge [Health Professions](/majors/health-care-professions/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong health professions education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for health professions students.

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2027 Best Value Health Professions Schools in Alaska

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the health professions degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Health Professions Schools

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University Of Alaska Fairbanks earned the #1 spot for value among health professions schools in Alaska. Located in the city of Fairbanks, University Of Alaska Fairbanks is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,083, compared with $25,892 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,439 to complete the health professions program here. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from University Of Alaska Fairbanks generally make around $50,963. Set against $23,439 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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University Of Alaska Southeast came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. Located in the rural area of Juneau, University Of Alaska Southeast is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,936, with out-of-state students paying around $24,840. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $20,458 in student loans. Early-career health professions graduates make about $63,014. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Alaska Anchorage one of the best values for health professions. University Of Alaska Anchorage is a large public school located in the city of Anchorage. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,738, compared with $21,322 for out-of-state students. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $20,450 in student loans. Health Professions graduates of University Of Alaska Anchorage earn a median of $84,446 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Alaska Career College crest
Alaska Career College
Anchorage, AK

A rank of #4 makes Alaska Career College one of the best values for health professions. Alaska Career College is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Anchorage. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $7,248. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Alaska Career College generally make around $35,974. That is a strong return on a $7,248 median debt.

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Students looking for strong value in health professions will find it at Alaska Pacific University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Anchorage, Alaska Pacific University is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,760. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,271 ten years after entry. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

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Charter College Anchorage came in at #6 for value in health professions this year. Set in the city of Anchorage, Charter College Anchorage is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,341. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $27,671 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Charter College Anchorage generally make around $40,897. That is a strong return on a $27,671 median debt.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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