Cheapest Business Administration Colleges in Alaska

Business Administration graduates in Alaska face a stark earnings divide, with University of Alaska Southeast alumni earning $55,383 compared to just $30,771 from Fairbanks. Ilisagvik College offers the state's most affordable option at $5,542 net cost, while Charter College charges $25,225 despite modest career outcomes. Alaska's resource-based economy creates strong demand for business managers in oil companies, fishing operations, and tourism ventures that require specialized knowledge of remote logistics and seasonal workforce management.

Programs

$5,542 – $25,225

Net Price Range

$42,656

Avg. Program Earnings

39.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Ilisagvik College Barrow, Alaska	$5,542	$5,260	35.7%
2	University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, Alaska	$7,233	$6,960	31.0%	62.7%
3	University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, Alaska	$9,634	$8,640	36.7%
4	University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, Alaska	$13,780	$7,566	28.9%	65.3%
5	Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, Alaska	$18,976	$20,760	46.9%	99.3%
6	Charter College Anchorage, Alaska	$25,225	$18,678	57.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $24,612 earnings gap between Alaska business programs?

University of Alaska Southeast graduates earn $55,383 annually while Fairbanks graduates start at $30,771, likely reflecting Juneau's role as the state capital with more government and corporate headquarters positions. Southeast also maintains a 62.66% acceptance rate compared to Fairbanks' open enrollment, suggesting more selective admissions.

How do Alaska's business program costs compare to national averages?

Public universities range from $7,233 to $13,780 in net costs, well below national averages due to state subsidies and lower operational costs. However, Charter College's $25,225 price tag exceeds many mainland private programs while offering limited career services in Alaska's unique job market.

Does graduation rate correlate with program cost in Alaska?

Charter College achieves the highest graduation rate at 57.50% despite charging $25,225, while the University of Alaska system struggles with rates between 28.90% and 36.70%. Alaska Pacific University combines a 46.90% completion rate with moderate $18,976 costs.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.