University of Alaska Anchorage's published cost of attendance is $24,096. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $11,582, middle-income families pay around $16,662, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,975.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $24,096 |
| Tuition and Fees | $21,322 |
| Room and Board | $14,216 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,056 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,795 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $15,301 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,582 |
| $30–48k | $13,401 |
| $48–75k | $16,662 |
| $75–110k | $18,826 |
| $110k+ | $20,975 |
University of Alaska Anchorage's published cost of attendance is $24,096. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $11,582, middle-income families pay around $16,662, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,975. Azimuth ranks University of Alaska Anchorage #305 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. University of Alaska Anchorage participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs. The institution's location in Anchorage provides access to Alaska's regional labor market, which shapes both the cost structure and the post-graduation earnings context for graduates. As a public research university, UAA emphasizes need-based aid and workforce alignment, particularly in health and allied health fields where employer demand remains strong. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,210, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $15,360; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $68,777, median federal debt of $20,210 projects to a monthly payment of about $228 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of University of Alaska Anchorage earn median 4-year earnings of $68,777, placing the institution in the 72.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,543 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Alaska Anchorage in the 79.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Alaska Anchorage #456 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Alaska Anchorage's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 125 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $93,001, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 63 students earning $63,122, while Psychology, General supports 58 graduates at $51,858. Public Health and Accounting round out the institution's core offerings, with 44 and 39 graduates respectively earning $53,245 and $77,625. These outcomes align with University of Alaska Anchorage's mission as an urban public institution serving Alaska's workforce development needs in healthcare, nursing, and allied health professions.
