by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Alaska to determine which ones were the best for registered nursing students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 140 degrees in registered nursing annually.
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The registered 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 Registered Nursing Schools in Alaska. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
The schools below may not offer all types of registered nursing degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It is hard to beat University of Alaska Anchorage if you want to pursue a degree in registered nursing. UAA is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Anchorage.More information about a degree in registered nursing from University of Alaska Anchorage
Charter College is a great decision for students interested in a degree in registered nursing. Charter College is a small private for-profit college located in the city of Anchorage.More information about a degree in registered nursing from Charter College
Explore all the Best Registered Nursing Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 999 | 15,534 |
| Washington | 831 | 3,565 |
| Oregon | 587 | 1,412 |
| Nevada | 354 | 1,828 |
| Hawaii | 267 | 519 |
Registered Nursing is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 1 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 1 |
| Nursing Practice | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
