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Alaska Colleges and Universities: Find College Degree Programs

Published: November, 2010

Most of Alaska's business is located in Anchorage, its largest city. Among Anchorage's largest employers are Providence Health System Alaska, with 3,518 employees, and Alaska Airlines, with 1,638 employees. Oil company BP Exploration is another major employer in the city. Oil is an essential component of Alaska's economy, along with shipping, fishing, and tourism.

Students interested in career training in Alaska, should be familiar with the state's large and growing industries. The tourism industry is Alaska's second largest employer, catering to the 1.1 million visitors who come to the state each year. Alaska also produces about 20 percent of the nation's oil.

Other essential industries in Alaska are:
  • Timber: lumber and pulp
  • Mining: coal, silver, zinc, lead, and gold
  • Agriculture: one million acres for livestock and vegetables

Alaska's natural environment is important to its economy, and workers trained in the environmental field are valued. Salary.com estimates that entry-level environmental engineers make $59,400 on average, while foresters earn about $69,400.

Workers looking for stable careers away from the exposure to Alaska's harsh weather may prefer to pursue career training in fields such as business management, computer network security, and computer-aided drafting. These popular fields enable workers to succeed in Alaska's largest industries without specializing in a particular product or industry. Alaska's 5.9% unemployment rate, which is higher than the national average, points to a need for increased education among Alaska's residents, so they can work in a range of occupations.

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Nebraska Methodist College

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Advance your nursing career with Nebraska Methodist College.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MSN Executive
  • RN to MSN Executive
University of Phoenix

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At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • B.S. in Business/Public Sector
  • M.A. in Education/Curriculum and Instruction - Reading
Allied Health Institute

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Allied Health Institute is a post-secondary vocational school offering a variety of Diploma and Associate Degree programs in the field of Allied Health. By utilizing online learning, students have the flexibility to continue their education from the convenience of their own home. Our virtual classrooms will enable students to attend classes and communicate with instructors and classmates. Students can complete some programs without leaving their current employment or sacrificing family time.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Medical Assisting
  • Medical Assistant
Charter College

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Prepare for a better career and a brighter future with help from Charter College.

Campus Locations:
  • Wasilla
  • Anchorage
Programs:
  • Business Management Accounting
  • Network Security
Westwood College

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Westwood College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Bachelor Degree - Graphic Design: Major in Visual Communications
  • Associate Degree - Medical Insurance Coding and Billing
Art Institute Online

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Develop your creative potential through The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division where we give you the freedom to decide when and where to attend class.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Kitchen and Bath Design
  • Media Arts & Animation
Jones International University

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Jones International University® offers bachelor's and master's degrees in Business, Education, and Technology.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MBA in Project Management
  • MBA in Negotiation and Conflict Management
Post University

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Earn your degree online or on campus and accelerate your life.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Forensic Accounting
  • B.A. in Psychology
Full Sail University - Online

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Learning at Full Sail University has always centered around interaction and the exchange of ideas. Our online curriculum fully embraces this philosophy.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Game Art, Bachelor of Science (Online)
  • Education Media Design & Technology, Master of Science (Online)
Saint Peter's College

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Saint Peter's College has prepared its students for academic excellence and professional success for over one hundred years. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing each student with the opportunity for educational and spiritual enrichment. That same commitment to individual support is now available to learners everywhere via the new online degree programs offered by the College.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing