Nursing · Alaska
Nursing colleges in Alaska
CampusPin lists 6 U.S. colleges in Alaska that offer Nursing programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Nursing prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam and careers as Registered Nurses, combining biomedical sciences with clinical rotations across hospital units.
Schools in Alaska that offer Nursing
Alaska Christian College
Soldotna, AK · Community College · Private
Tuition
$9,014
Acceptance
89%
Enrollment
60
Charter College
Anchorage, AK · University · Private
Tuition
$18,678
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,277
Ilisagvik College
Barrow, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$5,260
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
175
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$7,566
Acceptance
67%
Enrollment
7,550
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$8,640
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
5,029
University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$6,960
Acceptance
63%
Enrollment
1,160
Nursing programs in Alaska: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 6 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
6
Public / private
4 / 2
Universities / 2-year
5 / 1
Cities represented
5
In-state tuition range
$5,260–$18,678
Median in-state tuition
$8,103
Lowest published in-state tuition
Ilisagvik College
$5,260
Most selective
University of Alaska Southeast
63% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Alaska Anchorage
7,550 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Nursing program
- Anatomy and physiology
- Microbiology and pharmacology
- Adult health, pediatric, maternity, mental-health, and community nursing
- Pathophysiology
- Nursing research and evidence-based practice
- Clinical leadership and management
- Health assessment and physical examination
- 700–1,000+ hours of supervised clinical rotations
Where a Nursing degree can lead
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- ICU Nurse
- Pediatric Nurse
- OR / Surgical Nurse
- Nurse Practitioner (with MSN)
- Clinical Nurse Manager
Typical pay: $66,000–$95,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 registered nurses median $93,600)
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is the most common entry point into Registered Nursing. Programs include 1.5–2 years of pre-nursing prerequisites (anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, statistics, psychology) followed by 2 years of nursing major coursework with clinical rotations. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN.
The BSN is increasingly the preferred credential, many hospitals (especially Magnet-designated ones) now require it. Students starting at a community college can complete an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN, 2 years) and then bridge to a BSN through an RN-to-BSN program. The BLS projects 6 % growth in RN roles over the next decade, with persistent national shortages.
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