by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 2 schools in Alaska to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of nursing. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 143 degrees in nursing annually.
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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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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.
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.
University of Alaska Anchorage is a great option for students interested in a degree in nursing. UAA is a large public university located in the large city of Anchorage.
Nursing degree recipients from University of Alaska Anchorage get an earnings boost of about $5,991 above the typical earnings of nursing graduates.
More information about a degree in nursing from University of Alaska Anchorage
Every student who is interested in nursing has to check out Charter College. Charter College is a small private for-profit college located in the large city of Anchorage.
Students who graduate with their degree from the nursing program state that they receive average early career income of $83,107.
More information about a degree in nursing from Charter CollegeExplore all the Best Nursing Schools 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 |
Nursing is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 140 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 1 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 1 |
| Nursing Practice | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
