2023 Best Accounting Schools in Alaska
Finding the Best Accounting School for You
Accounting is one of the most popular subjects to study in Alaska. With 135 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.
With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Best Accounting Schools in Alaska ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Alaska to see which ones offered the best programs for business students.
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2023 Best Accounting Schools in Alaska
The following schools top our list of the Best Accounting Colleges.
Top Alaska Schools in Accounting
Our 2023 rankings named University of Alaska Southeast the best school in Alaska for accounting students. Located in the remote town of Juneau, UAS is a public school with a small student population.
The excellent programs at University of Alaska Anchorage helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Alaska. UAA is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Anchorage.
While working on their degree, accounting majors at UAA accumulate an average of around $16,800 in student debt.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Alaska Fairbanks. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Accounting Schools in Alaska list. Located in the suburb of Fairbanks, UAF is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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The excellent programs at Alaska Career College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Alaska. Alaska Career College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Anchorage.
On average, accounting graduates from Alaska Career College take out $17,318 in student loans while working on their degree.
Best Accounting Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Accounting Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 3,971 |
| Washington | 1,628 |
| Oregon | 718 |
| Nevada | 396 |
| Hawaii | 215 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Accounting
Accounting is one of 21 different types of business programs to choose from.
Accounting Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 68,501 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 19,139 |
| Accounting and Finance | 3,781 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 1,538 |
| Other Accounting and Related Services | 844 |
| Auditing | 179 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Accounting
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 403,753 |
| General Business/Commerce | 56,779 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 54,690 |
| Marketing | 52,078 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 48,037 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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