University of Alaska Fairbanks

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About University of Alaska Fairbanks

According to Wikipedia, The University of Alaska Fairbanks is a public land-grant research university in College, Alaska, a suburb of Fairbanks. It is the flagship campus of the University of Alaska system. UAF was established in 1917 and opened for classes in 1922. Originally named the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines, it became the University of Alaska in 1935. Fairbanks-based programs became the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1975.

University of Alaska Fairbanks's Online Degrees

AAS in Information Technology
Degree Concentrations
  • Computing Technology
  • Network and Cybersecurity
  • Network and System Administration
  • Required Credits: 60
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Endorsement Certificates in Medical Coding
  • Required Credits: 15
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Criminal Justice
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Criminal Justice Administration
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
AAB in Applied Business
Degree Concentrations
  • Administrative Management
  • Computer Applications
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Health Care Management
  • Human Resources
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Public Management
  • Recreation and Guiding Management
  • Tourism
  • Required Credits: 60
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BAAS in Interdisciplinary Studies
Degree Concentrations
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BBA in Business Administration
Degree Concentrations
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Leadership
  • Marketing
  • Sport Management
  • Economics
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Justice
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
PBCT in Accounting Postbaccalaureate
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
AA in Associate of Arts
  • Required Credits: 60
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Endorsement Certificates in Financial Services Representative
  • Required Credits: 15
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Endorsement Certificates in Medical Billing
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Political Science
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Psychology
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Information Technology Specialist
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Biological Sciences
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BSEM in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Degree Concentrations
  • Cybersecurity and Information Technology Management
  • Emergency Management
  • Emergency Medical and Public Health Management
  • Fire Administration
  • Homeland Security
  • Law Enforcement Management
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in History
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Applied Business Management
Degree Concentrations
  • Computer Applications
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing
  • Office Administration
  • Public Management
  • Recreational Guiding
  • Retail Management
  • Tourism
  • Required Credits: 30-36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
AAS in Paralegal
  • Required Credits: 60
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Early Childhood Education
  • Required Credits: 34
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
AAS in early childhood education
  • Required Credits: 60
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Communication
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Endorsement Certificates in Administrative Assistant
  • Required Credits: 16
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BBA in Accounting
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Medical/Dental Reception
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Arctic Security
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Endorsement Certificates in Bookkeeping Technician
  • Required Credits: 15
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Accounting
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
AAS in Accounting
  • Required Credits: 60
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Biological Sciences
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Health Care Reimbursement
  • Required Credits: 33
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Endorsement Certificates in Supervision and Personnel Management
  • Required Credits: 15
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Endorsement Certificates in Medical Office Reception Occupational
  • Required Credits: 13
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BAM in Applied Management
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
AS in Associate of Science
  • Required Credits: 60
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Psychology
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
in Sport and Recreation Business
Degree Concentrations
  • Sport Management
  • Recreation Management
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Business Continuity
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

University of Alaska Fairbanks Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
1,40265%38%116022

How Much Does University of Alaska Fairbanks Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$7,296$1,925

How Much Do University of Alaska Fairbanks Graduates Make?

If you graduate from University of Alaska Fairbanks, then you can expect to earn an average of $45,100 per year. You also have a 82% chance of being employed after 10 years.

University of Alaska Fairbanks's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
4,3793,743636

Where is University of Alaska Fairbanks?

University of Alaska Fairbanks is located at 1731 South Chandalar Drive, Fairbanks AK 99775

How Safe is University of Alaska Fairbanks?

Fairbanks has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is University of Alaska Fairbanks Known For?

University of Alaska Fairbanks is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

University of Alaska Fairbanks's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Earth Sciences
#164
World Rank
#46
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Criminal Justice
#225
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#137
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Biology
#522
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#170
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Communications
#483
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#184
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Mathematics
#779
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#202
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Anthropology
#664
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#205
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Political Science
#738
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#208
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Engineering
#1032
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#217
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History
#631
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#233
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Business
#740
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#243
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Physics
#963
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#245
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Education
#1217
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#322
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Computer Science
#1386
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#351
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Economics
#1978
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#370
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Literature
#1353
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#430
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Chemistry
#2215
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#470
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Medical
#1832
World Rank
#530
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Nursing
#1519
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#545
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Philosophy
#2050
World Rank
#642
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Sociology
#3034
World Rank
#965
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Psychology
#2455
World Rank
#987
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Social Work
#4349
World Rank
#1549
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Who Are University of Alaska Fairbanks's Most Influential Alumni?

University of Alaska Fairbanks's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Earth Sciences, Criminal Justice, and Communications. Here are some of University of Alaska Fairbanks's most famous alumni:

George Schaller
George Schaller
An American naturalist.
 Syun-Ichi Akasofu
Syun-Ichi Akasofu
A Japanese-American geophysicist and climatologist.
Florian Luca
A Romanian mathematician.
Bharath Sriraman
An Indian mathematician.
T. Neil Davis
An American geophysicist.
Joe Miller
An American politician in Alaska .
Ben Grossmann
A Film visual effects.
 J. Jill Robinson
J. Jill Robinson
A Canadian writer.
Mark Myers
An American geologist.
 Sven Haakanson
Sven Haakanson
An American anthropologist.
 Margaret Murie
Margaret Murie
An American activist .
Nicholas Hughes
A British-American fisheries biologist.

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