What programs and credential levels are available?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in Practical Nursing, Environmental/Natural Resources Management, Health Services, and Business. It also offers associate degrees in Public Health, Registered Nursing, and Business Administration.

What do students typically earn after attending?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education reports that median earnings 10 years after entry are $54,271.

How many students finish their programs?

The reported completion rate is 47.5%. This number reflects how many students complete their degree within the standard timeframe.

Is the school public or private?

Alaska Pacific University is a private nonprofit school. It is not affiliated with the government, though the data comes from the U.S. Department of Education.

How does student debt compare to the yearly cost?

The median student debt at completion is $23,500. This total is lower than the typical annual net price of $21,616, meaning the debt is less than the cost of one year of attendance.

Home › Alaska › Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) schools › Alaska Pacific University

Alaska Pacific University

Anchorage, Alaska · private nonprofit · mainly awards associate degrees · 457 students · Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN)

Avg net price / yr

$21,616

cheaper than 19% of comparable schools

Completion rate

47.5%

Median debt at completion

$23,500

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$54,271

earns ~$2,510.7 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage is a private nonprofit school that mainly awards associate degrees. It offers certificates and degrees in fields like nursing, business, and public health. The school serves a small student body of 457 people.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $21,616. The completion rate is reported at 47.5%, which means slightly more than half of students finish within the standard timeframe. Typical median earnings 10 years after entry are $54,271, while the median student debt at completion is $23,500.

Net price is 27% above the Alaska median ($16,987) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 40% above the national median ($38,679) for comparable schools.

Get matched with Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) programs like this

Tell us where to reach you and we'll match you with Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) programs in Alaska that fit like Alaska Pacific University — and show you the financial aid you may qualify for. Free, no obligation.

We'll share the info you provide with matched school and program partners so they can contact you about enrollment. Unsubscribe anytime. See our Privacy Policy.

Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Show all 8 other programs at this school

Program	Credential	Median earnings (2 yr after completion)
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Public Health	associate degree	not reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	associate degree	not reported
Business/Commerce, General	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	associate degree	not reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Get paid while you train instead

Registered apprenticeships are an alternative to paying for school — sponsors pay wages from day one. In Alaska:

1 registered practical nursing (LPN/LVN) apprenticeship program

Questions students ask

What programs and credential levels are available?: The school offers undergraduate certificates in Practical Nursing, Environmental/Natural Resources Management, Health Services, and Business. It also offers associate degrees in Public Health, Registered Nursing, and Business Administration.
What do students typically earn after attending?: Data from the U.S. Department of Education reports that median earnings 10 years after entry are $54,271.
How many students finish their programs?: The reported completion rate is 47.5%. This number reflects how many students complete their degree within the standard timeframe.
Is the school public or private?: Alaska Pacific University is a private nonprofit school. It is not affiliated with the government, though the data comes from the U.S. Department of Education.
How does student debt compare to the yearly cost?: The median student debt at completion is $23,500. This total is lower than the typical annual net price of $21,616, meaning the debt is less than the cost of one year of attendance.

Other options in Alaska

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
University of Alaska Southeast	Juneau	$12,357	39.2%	$48,475

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 102669. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.