Each year, in Alaska, an average of 49 students graduate with credentials in special education. If you too are interested in a career in special education, Alaska has 4 special education schools for you to choose from. You can expect to pay an average of $4,809 per year in tuition for a degree in special education in Alaska state.
University of Alaska Anchorage is the largest special education school in the state of Alaska, based on number of students. It is located in Anchorage. Approximately 24 students graduated with a special education degree from University of Alaska Anchorage in 2009, which was 49% of the total state special education graduates for that year. Tuition at University of Alaska Anchorage, was $4,910 per year in 2010.
A majority of those with a degree in special education choose to become special education professionals. If after graduation, you are planning on working in Alaska, it is important to know that the job outlook for special education graduates in the state is not very good. An estimated 520 special education professionals are in Alaska state. And the government projects that this number will decrease by 0%, or to 570 special education professionals by the year 2018.
If you work as a special education professional in Alaska, your yearly salary can range from less than $39,940 to more than $78,025. Special Education Professionals in Alaska earn a median yearly salary of $61,305.
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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
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Address:
505 South Chandalar Drive, Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-7500
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
University of Alaska Southeast
Address:
11120 Glacier Highway, Juneau, Alaska 99801-8697
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Prince William Sound Community College
Address:
303 Lowe Street, Valdez, Alaska 99686-0097
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree