University of Alaska Fairbanks

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is a public four-year institution located in Fairbanks, Alaska, in a small city setting. The university enrolls 10,975 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 40 out of 100. The retention rate is 72% (IPEDS 2023) and the completion rate is 32% (IPEDS 2023).

Among its career and technical program offerings, the university provides certificates in Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Aircraft Powerplant Technology, Diesel Mechanics Technology, Instrumentation Technology, Drafting and Design Technology, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Baking and Pastry Arts, Computer Support Specialist, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), and Industrial Production Technologies. Programs are offered at both one- to two-year and two- to four-year certificate levels.

As Alaska's flagship research university and a major employer in Fairbanks, UAF serves a geographically unique student population with programs tailored to Alaska's aviation, energy, and healthcare industries. Its career-technical offerings complement a full range of associate, bachelor's, and graduate degree programs.