# University of Alaska Fairbanks: Business Administration (bachelor's)

Fairbanks, AK. IPEDS 102614, CIP 52.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-alaska-fairbanks/majors/business-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $46,949
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $70,539 (U.S. median for this major: $64,798 across 1104 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $35,000 (U.S. median $25,808)
- Rank in AK: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AK median for this major (3 colleges, $70,539): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,741

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.44 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $70,539 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,992 | $35,484 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $6,065 | $26,929 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $11,323 | $50,274 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $15,526 | $68,935 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $17,512 | $77,753 | 2.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Business Administration at AK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Southeast | $74,392 | $30,752 | $12,357 | 28% |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | $70,539 | $35,000 | $10,892 | 38% |
| University of Alaska Anchorage | $63,122 | $21,157 | $15,301 | 30% |

## Careers
- Management analyst (SOC 13-1110): median wage $106,870 Fairbanks-College, AK, $100,190 AK, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $114,990 Fairbanks-College, AK, $116,630 AK, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage $103,530 Fairbanks-College, AK, $99,580 AK, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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