Alaska Business and Finance Overview

Obtaining a business degree is an excellent first step towards entering a lucrative career in a variety of industries. Alaska business careers often require a bachelors degree in business to be considered for entry-level positions and the versatility of a degree in business has proven to be a good foundation for careers in many fields in Alaska. Earning an Alaska business degree can lead to a career as a marketing manager, chief executive officer, retail manager, accountant or loan officer, as well as many other occupations.

Online colleges offering Business & MBA programs in Alaska


The State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for Alaska for May 2008, put out by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, reports that the average annual wage for workers in all industries in Alaska is $46,730, or $22.47 per hour. The average annual wage for workers in management occupations is $79,190 ($38.07 per hour) and $61,150 ($29.40 per hour) is the average annual wage for workers in business and financial operations occupations. These statistics show that occupations requiring a degree in business have a significantly higher earning potential, when compared to all occupations across industries.

Finding an accredited program offering the business degree you would like to earn is the first step towards beginning your successful Alaska business career. Below you will find a comprehensive list of Alaska business schools offering accredited business degree programs that will help you launch your career. Browse through the list and request information from the schools that offer the online or campus-based Alaska business degree programs that will best suit your needs.

Online Colleges Offering Business and Finance Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Campus Colleges Offering Business and Finance Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

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Business Salaries
Public Relations
$60,225
Advertising
$60,310
Certified Public Account(CPA)
$71,979
Finance
$44,665
Marketing
$42,475
Accounting
$53,041
Product Management
$76,729
Sports Management
$34,676
Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism
$43,868
International business
$58,074
Budget Analyst
$47,789
Buyer and Purchasing Agent
$34,924 - $49,208
Claims Adjuster
$41,273 - $52,216
Claims Examiners
$34,930 - $50,000
Claims Investigator
$35,296 - $46,346
Cost Estimator
$39,123 - $53,101
Financial Analyst
$43,147 - $58,389
Government Accountant
$43,726 - $58,034
Government Auditor
$44,590 - $56,877
Insurance Underwriter
$36,463 - $51,408
Internal Auditor
$42,342 - $56,620
Loan Counselor
$29,092 - $39,953
Loan Officer
$29,214 - $47,552
Management Accountant
$42,772 - $58,958
Meeting and Convention Planner
$34,923 - $47,764
Personal Financial Advisors
$30,973 - $51,045
Public Accountants
$41,357 - $52,083
Real Estate Appraisers
$30,669 - $57,763
Tax Collector
$32,761 - $49,954
Tax Examiner
$32,761 - $49,954
Tax Revenue Agent
$32,761 - $49,954
 * Based on 5 years experience