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University of Alaska Fairbanks Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at University of Alaska Fairbanks

This page shows median first-year earnings for University of Alaska Fairbanks graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $36,600 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $42,200. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Mechanical Engineering, with median first-year earnings of $63,400 , followed by Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians at $56,700 , and Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at $45,600 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for University of Alaska Fairbanks graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for University of Alaska Fairbanks graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree) $63,400
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) $56,700
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $45,600
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $42,900
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $33,100
Social Work (Bachelor’s Degree) $28,200
Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) $26,700
Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) $26,500

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=102614.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026