Anchorage, Alaska has 2 information systems schools for you to consider if you are interested in pursuing a degree in information systems. With an overall population of 260,283 and a student population of 19,599, approximately 18,408 of Anchorage students attend one of Anchorage's schools that offer information systems programs.
The largest information systems school in Anchorage, by student population, is University of Alaska Anchorage. In 2010, University of Alaska Anchorage graduated approximately 61 students from its information systems program.
A total of 87 students graduated with credentials in information systems from information systems schools in Anchorage in 2010. Tuition in 2009 at Anchorage's information systems schools was $16,604 per year for instate students and $26,504 per year for out of state students.
In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $1,154 for information systems related books and supplies each year. And if you live on campus at one of the Anchorage-based information systems schools, you will have an added expense of $8,430 per year, on average, for room and board. Students who live at home can cut this cost down to approximately $14,021.
Many information systems graduates choose to work as information systems professionals after graduation. If you choose to follow that path and remain in Anchorage, your job prospects are not very good. In 2010, 1 out of every 1 information systems professionals in Alaska were working in the greater Anchorage area. By the year 2018, the number of information systems professionals is expected to decrease by 0% in Anchorage. This anticipated change is slower than the projected nationwide trend for information systems professionals.
As an information systems professional in Anchorage, you can expect to make an average salary of $94,740 per year. This is lower than the average salary for information systems professionals in the state.
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University of Alaska Anchorage
Address:
3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Charter College
Address:
2221 E Northern Lights Blvd Ste 120, Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree