Best Nursing Schools in Alaska (2026)
Alaska has 18 nursing programs across 4 cities. Below are the top-ranked programs based on NCLEX performance, tuition, and program type.
Updated Reviewed by NurseWay Editorial Team
18
Total programs
5
Program types
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Avg NCLEX rate
0
With NCLEX data
Nursing Programs in Alaska by Type
Nursing Programs in Alaska by City
Drill into city-level rankings. Showing cities with at least 3 programs.
Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Alaska
Sorted by lowest available tuition figure (total program or annual in-state).
Alaska Vocational Technical Center
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,736
Alaska Vocational Technical Center
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,736
University of Alaska Southeast
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$6,960 in / $21,096 out
University of Alaska Southeast
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$6,960 in / $21,096 out
University of Alaska Southeast
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$6,960 in / $21,096 out
University of Alaska Anchorage
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$7,566 in / $21,693 out
University of Alaska Anchorage
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$7,566 in / $21,693 out
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$8,640 in / $22,752 out
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$8,640 in / $22,752 out
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing schools are in Alaska?
There are 18 nursing programs in Alaska, spanning 4 ADN, 5 BSN, 1 RN to BSN, 1 MSN, 3 DNP programs.
What is the cheapest nursing school in Alaska?
The most affordable option is Alaska Vocational Technical Center (ADN) at $4,736.
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