Best General Studies Schools Near Anchorage, AK (2026)

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

Anchorage, Alaska has 2 accredited schools offering general studies programs. Anchorage has a population of about 289,069. Median household income is $98,152 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Anchorage, AK metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $120,030 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Anchorage

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

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Anchorage. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Alaska Pacific University

Anchorage, AK 23.3 miles from Anchorage
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,271
Avg net price $21,616/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, AK 24.0 miles from Anchorage
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,871
Avg net price $15,301/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 118

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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General Studies Wages Near Anchorage

Anchorage is part of the Anchorage, AK metro area (BLS area code 11260). 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)
General and Operations Managers $120,030 Anchorage, AK $113,880
Management Analysts $96,120 Anchorage, AK $91,195
Human Resources Specialists $75,850 Anchorage, AK $71,964
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,720 Anchorage, AK $65,199
Writers and Authors N/A AK statewide –
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,650 Anchorage, AK $75,569
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $68,620 Anchorage, AK $65,104
Social and Community Service Managers $98,920 Anchorage, AK $93,852

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.

Anchorage at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 289,069 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $98,152 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 37.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 105.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Anchorage, AK?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Anchorage. The closest is Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage, AK (23.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Alaska Anchorage (24.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Anchorage?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Anchorage are: General and Operations Managers ($120,030), Social and Community Service Managers ($98,920), Management Analysts ($96,120). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alaska statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Is Anchorage an affordable place to study general studies?

Anchorage’s median household income of $98,152 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Anchorage 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 Anchorage

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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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