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Ilisagvik College

Barrow, AK
publicWebsite
62
Value
#1038
Quality Rank
Score: 30.9/100
62
Value Score
out of 100
Median Earnings (10yr)
$39,541
-26% vs average
Net Price / Year
$6,743
-67% vs average
Graduation Rate
43%
Payback Period
0.7 years
Median Debt
N/A
Student Body
126

Ilisagvik College — Earnings vs Cost (vs National Average)

Source: U.S. Dept of Education (College Scorecard)CollegeValueRanked

Ilisagvik College at a Glance

Iḷisaġvik College is a public tribal land-grant community college in Utqiaġvik, Alaska. Operated by the North Slope Borough, a home rule government of the Iñupiat, it is the only tribal college or university in Alaska, and it is the northernmost accredited community college in the United States. The college is located within the boundaries of the North Slope. It is an 89,000-square-mile (230,000 km2) region of Arctic tundra. It is connected to the 414-mile (666 km) Dalton Highway only during the…

Founded

1996

30 years old

Identity

Motto: Honoring your past, preparing for your futureAffiliation: UArctic ; AIHECPresident: Justina Wilhelm
Sources:Wikipedia

Is Ilisagvik College Worth It?

Ilisagvik College delivers solid financial returns for its graduates. At $6,743/year, it's priced 67% below average, while graduates go on to earn $39,541 — near the national average.

The investment pays for itself in just 0.7 years — among the fastest payback periods of any college we track.

A 43% graduation rate is a serious red flag — fewer than 4 in 10 students finish. Those who don't graduate may still carry student debt without the higher-earning credential to show for it.

Best Programs at Ilisagvik College

Program-level earnings data isn't available for Ilisagvik College. When evaluating whether to attend, research outcomes for your specific major using the Department of Education's College Scorecard or ask the admissions office for placement rates.

As a general rule: STEM, nursing, accounting, and computer science programs tend to deliver the strongest ROI regardless of institution. Humanities and arts programs can still be worthwhile, but require more intentional career planning to achieve financial payoff.

Return on Investment

Estimated 4-Year Cost

$26,972

Based on $6,743/yr net price × 4 years

Earnings Premium

-26%

vs. national average of $53,787/yr

Payback Period

0.7 years

Time to recoup the total cost through higher earnings

10-Year Net Gain

$368,438

Median earnings over 10 years minus total cost of attendance

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Quick Facts

Institution Type
public
Location
Barrow, AK
Student Body
126 students
Graduation Rate
43%
Net Price (Annual)
$6,743
Median Earnings (10yr)
$39,541

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings are measured 10 years after enrollment. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal financial aid. Value scores are calculated using our methodology.