MBA Program

MBA Program at University of Alaska Anchorage

Public university ยท Anchorage, Alaska

  • AACSB accredited
  • MBA

University of Alaska Anchorage is a public university with graduate business programs in Anchorage, Alaska. Those programs run through the College of Business and Public Policy. The institution is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The business school holds AACSB accreditation. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 640 students, alongside 7,212 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

It is the only school in Anchorage in this directory - the other 1 MBA program option in Alaska is elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.

What to ask University of Alaska Anchorage

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Residency and tuition tier. As a public institution, University of Alaska Anchorage may price in-state and out-of-state students differently, and some programs charge a flat rate regardless. Ask which tier you'd fall into and whether it changes after a year of residency.
  • Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the College of Business and Public Policy may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionUniversity of Alaska Anchorage
Business schoolCollege of Business and Public Policy
Controlpublic
LocationAnchorage, Alaska
Campus settingLarge city
Carnegie classMaster's college or university (larger programs)
MBA formats listed MBA
Graduate enrollment640
Undergraduate enrollment7,212
Business accreditation AACSB — view listing
Institutional accreditationNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at University of Alaska Anchorage

Details below come from University of Alaska Anchorage's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

MBA

MBA
  • Credits 36
  • Delivery Hybrid
On lengthTwelve 3-credit classes; some students also required to take foundation prerequisites (accounting, economics, finance, or statistics). The College of Business and Public Policy applies a 20% surcharge on top of base resident tuition for graduate courses, plus a $46.25/credit Consolidated Student Fee. Exact current tuition not confirmed on the pages checked this pass.

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $81,634 Median of 24 graduates working one year after completion -6% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check University of Alaska Anchorage's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

Want to see what these figures could mean for your own timeline? Try the free MBA ROI calculator, prefilled with University of Alaska Anchorage's context.

Compare with other schools in Alaska

School City AACSB Formats listed Earnings, 1 yr out
University of Alaska Anchorage This page Anchorage Yes MBA $81,634
University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks Yes MBA $75,510

"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does University of Alaska Anchorage offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists an MBA path at University of Alaska Anchorage. Check the school's official site for current formats such as online, evening, or executive options.

How long is the MBA at University of Alaska Anchorage, and when does it meet?

The MBA requires 36 credits and is delivered in a hybrid format. Twelve 3-credit classes; some students also required to take foundation prerequisites (accounting, economics, finance, or statistics). The College of Business and Public Policy applies a 20% surcharge on top of base resident tuition for graduate courses, plus a $46.25/credit Consolidated Student Fee. Exact current tuition not confirmed on the pages checked this pass.

What do graduates of University of Alaska Anchorage's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $81,634 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at University of Alaska Anchorage who received federal financial aid. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

Is University of Alaska Anchorage's business school AACSB-accredited?

Yes - University of Alaska Anchorage appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.

Is University of Alaska Anchorage a public or private institution?

University of Alaska Anchorage is a public university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Anchorage, Alaska. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

How do I compare University of Alaska Anchorage with other schools in Alaska?

MBA Lab lists 2 schools in its Alaska MBA programs directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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