Social Work · Alaska
Social Work colleges in Alaska
CampusPin lists 6 U.S. colleges in Alaska that offer Social Work programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Social Work prepares graduates for licensed direct practice with individuals, families, and communities, combining behavioral sciences with field placements and an explicit ethical framework.
Schools in Alaska that offer Social Work
Alaska Career College
Anchorage, AK · Community College · Private
Tuition
$10,976
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
255
Alaska Pacific University
Anchorage, AK · University · Private
Tuition
$20,760
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
541
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
Social Work 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
4
In-state tuition range
$5,260–$20,760
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 Social Work program
- Generalist social-work practice with individuals, families, groups, communities
- Human behavior and the social environment
- Social welfare policy and history
- Social-work research methods
- Diversity, equity, and ethics
- Field placements (400+ supervised hours)
- Crisis intervention and case management
- Trauma-informed practice
Where a Social Work degree can lead
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Child Welfare Caseworker
- School Social Worker (with MSW)
- Medical Social Worker
- Mental Health Therapist (with LCSW)
- Nonprofit Program Manager
Typical pay: $48,000–$65,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 child, family, and school social workers median $58,570)
A Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is a CSWE-accredited professional degree that prepares graduates for entry-level licensed social-work practice (LSW or LBSW depending on state). Programs combine social-work theory, human behavior, social policy, research, and practice methods with at least 400 hours of supervised field placement. A BSW is the standard prerequisite for an Advanced Standing MSW program (about 1 year vs the standard 2-year MSW), which then qualifies graduates for clinical practice (LCSW after supervised hours).
Social Work is one of the most direct-entry social-service majors and is consistently in high demand across child welfare, healthcare, mental health, schools, and community organizations.
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