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Alaska Teacher Colleges and Degrees Online Guide

If you’re planning to become a teacher in Alaska, you’ll need to complete a state-approved educator preparation program through an accredited institution. This guide is designed to help you explore your options for teacher training and degree programs offered at Alaska colleges and universities. Below, you’ll find a comparison table of approved schools, along with lists of the most affordable and top programs to help you choose the right path for your teaching career in the state.

Table of Contents

AK Teacher Preparation Program Comparison
3 Affordable AK Bachelor’s in Education Programs
Schools With Associate Degrees in Education

Comparison of Alaska Schools With Teacher Preparation Programs

The table below compares four Alaska teacher preparation programs across key factors. All of the schools included are not-for-profit institutions approved by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED). Completing a state-approved program is a key step toward licensure. While Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accreditation is not required for licensure, we include it because CAEP is a nationally respected accreditor whose standards are recognized or accepted in many states.

Data includes enrollment, completion, and pass rates for traditional and alternative programs, based on the 2024 Title II Report (2022-2023 school year). Traditional programs are usually part of a bachelor’s degree, while alternative certification programs target career changers and may lead to a certificate or master’s degree. Many schools offer both—review our Alaska traditional certification guide and our Alaska alternative certification guide for more. Net price reflects the average annual cost for in-state undergraduates—tuition, books, room and board—minus grants and scholarships.

State-Approved SchoolCAEP Accred.?1Trad. Teacher Program Enrollment2Trad. Teacher Prep Prog. Completers2Trad. Licensing Exams Pass Rate2Alt. Teacher Program Enrollment2Alt. Teacher Prep Prog. Completers2Alt. Licensing Exams Pass Rate2Net Price3
Alaska Pacific UniversityYes138N.Av.———$20,944
University of Alaska AnchorageYes842N.Av.———$11,283
University of Alaska FairbanksYes36850N.Av.———$10,778
University of Alaska SoutheastYes27370N.Av.———$10,506

  • — indicates none or not applicable.
  • N.Av. indicates data was not available or pass rates were omitted for confidentiality.

Most Affordable Bachelor’s in Education Programs in Alaska

Our list of the most affordable bachelor’s in education programs is based on the net price per year for undergraduate tuition. Net price is the average cost of attendance after grants and scholarships are applied. These three most affordable schools have a net price under $12,000.

  1. University of Alaska Southeast ($10,506)
  2. University of Alaska Fairbanks ($10,778)
  3. University of Alaska Anchorage ($11,283)3

Schools With Associate Degrees in Education

While a bachelor’s degree is the minimum educational level required to qualify for state certification, an associate degree can be the first step toward a career in education. It can qualify graduates for careers in non-licensed roles in early childhood education, after-school care, and related areas. The credits earned from an accredited associate degree program can also typically be transferred toward a bachelor’s degree. The three Alaska schools below offer associate degrees in education.3 Schools with an asterisk (*) also offer four-year teaching programs and/or alternative route to certification programs.

  • Alaska Christian College
  • Ilisagvik College
  • University of Alaska Fairbanks*

References:
1. Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP): https://caepnet.org/provider-search
2. US Department of Education 2024 Title II Report: https://title2.ed.gov/Public/Home.aspx
3. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/