University of Alaska Fairbanks— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$48,866
in 2021+32% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 32% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 10% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 16 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 22% | $5,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | 29% | $6,125 |
| 2000 | — | — | 29% | $5,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 25% | $5,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 44% | $5,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 41% | $5,250 |
| 2004 | — | — | 21% | $5,000 |
| 2005 | — | — | 24% | $4,825 |
| 2006 | — | — | 21% | $4,252 |
| 2007 | — | — | 26% | $4,230 |
| 2008 | $37,100 | — | 25% | $5,000 |
| 2009 | — | — | 23% | $5,500 |
| 2010 | $36,200 | $12,141 | 28% | $5,500 |
| 2011 | — | $12,613 | 31% | $5,500 |
| 2012 | $38,200 | $12,325 | 26% | $6,000 |
| 2013 | $36,200 | $12,930 | 31% | $6,484 |
| 2014 | $37,100 | $9,372 | 31% | $7,000 |
| 2015 | $38,700 | $9,188 | 32% | $8,000 |
| 2016 | — | $9,942 | 28% | $8,600 |
| 2017 | — | $10,248 | 25% | $9,500 |
| 2018 | — | $9,988 | 30% | $11,000 |
| 2019 | — | $11,297 | 32% | $10,851 |
| 2020 | — | $10,333 | 35% | $11,000 |
| 2021 | $48,866 | $10,342 | 39% | $11,283 |
| 2022 | — | $9,684 | 38% | — |
| 2023 | — | $8,529 | 39% | — |
| 2024 | — | $9,634 | 32% | — |
| 2025 | — | $10,892 | 38% | — |