Best BSW Colleges in Alaska 2026
2 ranked BSW programs in Alaska
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All 2 Ranked Colleges in Alaska
Coming in at #445, University of Alaska Fairbanks is a BSW program with room to grow. That said, rankings don't tell the whole story — factors like location, campus culture, and fieldwork opportunities matter too.
With a retention rate of 74.0%, University of Alaska Fairbanks clearly invests in keeping students on track toward their degree. At $8,041 per year, the tuition is moderate — not the cheapest option, but far from the most expensive. The program graduated 24 social work students last year, making it one of the more active BSW programs.
Coming in at #548, University of Alaska Anchorage is a BSW program with room to grow. That said, rankings don't tell the whole story — factors like location, campus culture, and fieldwork opportunities matter too.
With a retention rate of 71.0%, University of Alaska Anchorage clearly invests in keeping students on track toward their degree. At $6,192 per year, the tuition is moderate — not the cheapest option, but far from the most expensive. University of Alaska Anchorage produced 18 BSW completions recently, showing the program has meaningful throughput.
Where a BSW Leads
A Bachelor of Social Work opens into six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.
Nonprofits and government — program development, policy, advocacy
K-12 districts — attendance, behavior, family support, IEP teams
Hospitals, clinics, home health — discharge planning and care coordination
Community clinics and hospitals — assessment, counseling, crisis response
Treatment centers and public health — recovery planning and aftercare
County and state agencies — child protection, foster care, family preservation
Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.