All UAA majors by area
- Business & Finance · 8
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Engineering · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Science & Math · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Arts & Design · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | — | $103,316 | — |
| Finance | $52,706 | $84,736 | — |
| Accounting | $65,560 | $77,625 | $16,700 |
| Business Administration | $51,451 | $63,122 | $21,157 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Marketing | $43,944 | — | $20,087 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $86,823 | $93,001 | $25,000 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $81,203 | $92,768 | — |
| Public Health | $42,552 | $53,245 | $14,119 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | $49,660 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Dietetics | — | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,501 | $98,156 | $13,876 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians | — | $86,227 | — |
| Civil Engineering | $72,140 | $85,650 | $31,000 |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | $37,326 | $22,475 |
| History | — | $36,650 | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Technologies / Technicians, Other | — | $90,046 | — |
| Biology | — | $53,306 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $32,699 | $51,889 | $17,354 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $30,311 | $44,569 | $24,872 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | $36,200 | $57,321 | — |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | $60,612 | $27,750 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $60,222 | $82,729 | $40,742 |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $40,796 | $80,981 | $25,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Accounting → Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former UAA students earn a median $51,871 ten years after starting college, more than 75% of Alaska colleges we cover. 30% graduate within six years.
UAA majors questions
How many majors does UAA offer?
University of Alaska Anchorage offers 54 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at UAA?
Construction Management graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn a median $103,316 four years after graduating, the highest of the 25 majors with reported earnings.
Which UAA majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, History graduates earn the least: a median $36,650 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to University of Alaska Anchorage overview