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Best Online Liberal Arts 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 the Fairbanks-College, AK metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $106,870 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Fairbanks
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer liberal arts 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.
No Fairbanks-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alaska schools on the Alaska liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,480 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $62,481 |
| Management Analyst | $106,870 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $103,556 |
| Technical Writer | $83,200 | AK statewide | $80,620 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $43,820 | AK statewide | $42,461 |
| Editor | $63,630 | AK statewide | $61,657 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $70,870 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $68,672 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $77,760 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $75,349 |
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 |
| Liberal Arts-related employment in Fairbanks North Star County | 113 workers, 25 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Fairbanks?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Fairbanks are: Management Analyst ($106,870), Technical Writer ($83,200), Human Resources Specialist ($77,760). 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 liberal arts?
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.
Learn More About Liberal Arts Programs
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Data verified: July 23, 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.