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.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (3)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Pacific University | Anchorage, AK | Private nonprofit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Charter College | Anchorage, AK | Private for-profit | ADN | — |
| University of Alaska Anchorage | Anchorage, AK | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-PMHNP | ACEN, CCNE |
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.