2026 Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Alaska
[Social Sciences](/majors/social-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong social sciences education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for social sciences students.
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2026 Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Alaska
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in social sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Social Sciences Schools
University Of Alaska Southeast tops our 2026 list of the best value social sciences schools in Alaska. University Of Alaska Southeast is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Juneau. Students from in state pay about $8,936 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,840. Typical student debt for social sciences graduates is $20,458. Social Sciences graduates of University Of Alaska Southeast earn a median of $63,014 early in their careers. Set against $20,458 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Alaska Anchorage is a great value for students pursuing a degree in social sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Anchorage, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,738 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,322. Students borrow a median of $21,787 to complete the social sciences program here. Early-career social sciences graduates make about $59,053. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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