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2020 Guide To Top Online Colleges in Alaska
Are you looking for an online college in Alaska that best fits your needs? Start your search for Alaska's best online colleges and universities here.
The Best Adult Colleges & Careers Guide makes it easy to find information about the schools offering online degrees in Alaska. Get detailed information about colleges and universities with 100% online degree programs, including the number of distance-offered degree completions, student type, programs offered and more. In the end, you'll have an understanding of what each school has to offer and which ones may be right for you.
Alaska's Online Colleges by the Numbers
Online degrees in Alaska have been growing at institutions over the past 5 years. In 2018, students completed 1,112 degree programs that were offered 100% online by Alaska's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 5% from completions reported in 2014.
Schools with Distance Education Completions
Est. Total Online Completions in 2018
Est. Online Completions (Last 5 Years)
Top Online College for Busy Adults & Transfer Students
Franklin University is a top choice for online learners, transfer students and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and regionally-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Franklin offers more than 50 affordable bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Adult Students
81%
Undergraduate Cost / Credit Hour
Best Nonprofit Online Colleges in Alaska
According to 2018 data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), there were 5 nonprofit 4-year schools in Alaska where students completed 2,824 distance education degree programs. Of those schools, 2 were private nonprofit institutions and 3 were public schools. Browse through the listing below to learn more about each of the nonprofit online colleges in Alaska, including an estimate about online degree availability and popular online degree programs.
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in Alaska. Franklin University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2018, 1,151 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 41 associate degrees, 520 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
1,712
Online Completions by Program
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Alaska Anchorage is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at University of Alaska Anchorage. In 2018, 341 distance education associate degrees were completed. In addition, 14 bachelor's degrees, 70 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
19%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
425
Online Completions by Program
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Alaska Southeast is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Alaska Southeast. In 2018, 99 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 79 associate degrees, 68 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
69%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
246
Online Completions by Program
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Alaska Pacific University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Alaska Pacific University. In 2018, 7 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 2 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
8%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
9
Online Completions by Program
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Alaska Fairbanks is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at University of Alaska Fairbanks. In 2018, 196 distance education associate degrees were completed. In addition, 139 bachelor's degrees, 89 master's degrees, and 8 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
41%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
432
Online Completions by Program
Affordable Online Colleges in Alaska
Wondering what you can expect to pay for an online degree in Alaska, or which online Alaska schools have the most affordable options? According to undergraduate tuition data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the average tuition at Alaska's 4-year nonprofit schools is $10,556. The average tuition at 4-year for-profit schools in Alaska is N/A, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Online Colleges in Alaska
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a college degree from an accredited university is one of best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain Alaska college or university is accredited? View a list of Alaska's accredited online colleges and universities here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
- University of Alaska Anchorage
- University of Alaska Southeast
- Franklin University
- Alaska Pacific University
- University of Alaska Fairbanks
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