Best Online Education Programs in Fairbanks, AK (2026)
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 education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $125,520 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Fairbanks
The 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Fairbanks. Distances are calculated from Fairbanks city center.
No Fairbanks-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alaska schools on the Alaska education page.
Education 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $78,740 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $76,298 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,160 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $76,705 |
| Middle School Teacher | $78,660 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $76,221 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | N/A | AK statewide | – |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $125,520 | AK statewide | $121,628 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $103,080 | AK statewide | $99,884 |
| Tutor | $45,480 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $44,070 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $80,220 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $77,733 |
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 |
| Education-related employment in Fairbanks North Star County | 224 workers, 39 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Fairbanks?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Fairbanks are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($125,520), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($103,080), Educational and Career Counselor ($80,220). 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 education?
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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Data verified: June 11, 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.