University of Alaska- Anchorage

Located in Anchorage, Alaska, the University of Alaska-Anchorage offers four aviation-focused tracks for students. Two of the programs are offered in both associate and bachelor degree paths and the other two are offered in certificate programs or minors and associate degrees.

Program Highlights

The University of Alaska-Anchorage Aviation Technology division is located directly on Merrill Field (KMRI), only minutes from the main campus. Merrill Field is also a PSI testing center.

Programs offered include:

• Associate of Applied Science
  • Air Traffic Control
  • Aviation Management
  • Aviation Maintenance Technology
  • Professional Pilot

• Bachelor of Science
  • Aviation Management
  • Professional Pilot

• Minor
  • Air Traffic Control

• Certificate
  • Aviation Maintenance Technology

Value

University of Alaska-Anchorage’s base tuition is high for a university of its size and location. Students will pay about $30,000 a year, which is base tuition and does not include flight expenses.

Students progressing through all ratings from private pilot to certificated flight instructor-instrument can expect to spend between $70,000-80,000 in total fees over the two to four years it takes to finish.

The school offers many scholarships for students to take advantage of, including the:

• 49th Finishers Scholarship
• Seawolves Scholarship
• UAA Foundation Scholarships

The school also accepts veteran’s benefits such as the GI Bill.

Fleet and Facilities

The University of Alaska-Anchorage owns its own fleet of training aircraft, which includes:

• Diamond DA20s
• Piper Seminoles
• Tecnam P2006Ts

Graduates will be eligible for a R-ATP.

Campus Life

The University of Alaska-Anchorage offers on-campus housing with five residential halls to choose from, almost all of them with apartment-style living. The school also offers many options for on-campus dining.

Sports are available for interested students, including basketball, hockey, skiing, and more.

The school also has more than 300 clubs and organizations for students, as well as Greek chapters on campus. Clubs include:

• AE Club
• Chronicles of Yarnia
• Mosaic Campus Ministry

The Bottom Line

The University of Alaska-Anchorage’s ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Aviation Technology Division​ gives students an option to pursue a degree in aviation outside the contiguous United States. Providing students with options for the length of program, additional ratings, and eligibility for a restricted ATP make it a strong option for students.