Journalism at University of Alaska Anchorage

Bachelor's Degree

Location: Anchorage, AK•In-State Tuition: $7,566•Out-of-State Tuition: $21,693•Admission Rate: 67%
Median Earnings (1yr)
$36,200
61st percentile
Est. Median Debt
$24,208
Est. from national median (129 programs)
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Alaska Anchorage graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Alaska Anchorage graduates earn $36k, placing them in the 61th percentile of all journalism bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Alaska

Journalism bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Alaska (2 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
University of Alaska Anchorage$36,200—$24,208*—
National Median$34,515—$24,250*0.70
* Estimated from similar programs

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Alaska Anchorage, approximately 19% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 19 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.