Best Data Science Schools Near Fairbanks, AK (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Fairbanks, Alaska is home to about 32,242 residents. Median household income is $72,077 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Alaska, the top-earning data science-related role is Database Architects at a median $112,500 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Fairbanks

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer data science programs near Fairbanks, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fairbanks city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alaska schools on the Alaska data science page.

Data Science Wages Near Fairbanks

Fairbanks is part of the Fairbanks-College, AK metro area (BLS area code 21820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alaska statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $84,110 AK statewide $81,502
Statisticians N/A AK statewide –
Operations Research Analysts $88,750 AK statewide $85,998
Software Developers $101,260 Fairbanks-College, AK $98,120
Actuaries N/A AK statewide –
Database Architects $112,500 AK statewide $109,012
Computer Systems Analysts $80,530 Fairbanks-College, AK $78,033
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $56,920 Fairbanks-College, AK $55,155

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Fairbanks at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 32,242 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $72,077 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 26.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.2 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying data science roles near Fairbanks?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Fairbanks are: Database Architects ($112,500), Software Developers ($101,260), Operations Research Analysts ($88,750). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alaska statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Is Fairbanks an affordable place to study data science?

Fairbanks’s median household income of $72,077 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fairbanks while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alaska public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Fairbanks

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Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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