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Top Nursing Schools in Alaska

This page lists 3 schools in Alaska that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 1 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 2 associate degree (ADN), 2 bachelor's (BSN) and 1 master's award levels. By ownership, 1 public, 1 private nonprofit and 1 private for-profit. 2 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Anchorage (3).

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

3 schools

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (3)

Alaska Pacific University

Private nonprofitUniversityAnchorage, AK

Alaska Pacific University is a private nonprofit university in Anchorage, AK. It reported 53 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

ACEN: ADN, BSN, LPN/LVN

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Charter College

Private for-profitFour-year collegeAnchorage, AK

Charter College is a private for-profit four-year college in Anchorage, AK. It reported 70 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

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University of Alaska Anchorage campus

University of Alaska Anchorage

PublicUniversityAnchorage, AK

University of Alaska Anchorage is a public university in Anchorage, AK. It reported 141 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-PMHNP

ACEN: MSN, BSN, ADNCCNE: DNP

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Before you apply in Alaska

  • Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
  • Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
  • Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Alaska. See online coursework and clinical requirements.