Best Online Graphic Design Programs in Fairbanks, AK (2026)

Fairbanks, Alaska has 1 accredited school offering graphic design programs. Fairbanks has a population of about 32,242. 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 graphic design-related role is Art Director at a median $75,200 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Graphic Design Schools to Fairbanks

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer graphic design 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.

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 Fairbanks. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, AK 5.9 miles from Fairbanks BOC Score 47.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,866
Avg net price $10,892/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Graphic Design Wages Near Fairbanks

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Alaska, statewide)
Graphic Designer$62,570
Art Director$75,200
Web and Digital Interface Designer$71,300
Special Effects Artist and AnimatorN/A

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

MetricValueSource
Population32,242Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$72,077Census 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

How many accredited graphic design schools are near Fairbanks, AK?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering graphic design programs near Fairbanks. The closest is University of Alaska Fairbanks in Fairbanks, AK (5.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Alaska Fairbanks (5.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying graphic design roles in Alaska?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying graphic design-related roles in Alaska are: Art Director ($75,200), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($71,300), Graphic Designer ($62,570). Wages for Fairbanks workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Is Fairbanks an affordable place to study graphic design?

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: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.