Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at University of Alaska Anchorage

UAA's Allied Health program shows graduates earning $44,513 within a year—roughly $8,000 above the national median and enough to place it in the 81st percentile nationwide. The debt load of $15,743 is also about $4,000 below what students typically carry from similar programs elsewhere, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35 that suggests graduates can manage repayment relatively comfortably. For context, earning $44,000 in Anchorage provides more breathing room than the same salary might in many urban markets.

Within Alaska's limited landscape of four schools offering this program, UAA lands in the middle of the pack at the 60th percentile—not leading the state, but competitive. The relatively affordable debt matters here, as healthcare support roles in Alaska often come with higher wages due to the state's remote locations and cost-of-living demands.

The major caveat: these figures come from fewer than 30 graduates, so one unusually high or low earner can significantly skew the numbers. That said, the combination of above-average earnings and below-average debt suggests this program does what associate degrees should—provide quick entry to decent-paying work without crushing debt. For students committed to staying in Alaska's healthcare system, this represents a practical pathway worth considering.