The Best Business Programs Near Alaska for 2027

Based in Portland, OR, University of Portland is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Business program lands at #4 of the 10 ranked here, earning an 82.0 Program Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits above the 79.2 group average, in the middle third of the 10 ranked programs. The program graduates 80% of its students, above the 55% average across the ranked schools. University of Portland admits 89% of applicants, less selective than the 76% average for the group. That is more open than the 39% rate at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 28% to 85%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 3,285 students.

On cost, University of Portland charges $56,800 a year in-state. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $3,291 at Lake Washington Institute of Technology to $56,800 at University of Portland. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. For prospective students, the main draw here is its above-average completion.

Based in Seattle, WA, Seattle Pacific University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Business program lands at #5 of the 10 ranked here, earning an 81.5 Program Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits above the 79.2 group average, in the middle third of the 10 ranked programs. The program graduates 62% of its students, above the 55% average across the ranked schools. Seattle Pacific University admits 83% of applicants, less selective than the 76% average for the group. That is more open than the 39% rate at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 28% to 85%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 2,261 students.

On cost, Seattle Pacific University charges $39,492 a year in-state. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $3,291 at Lake Washington Institute of Technology to $56,800 at University of Portland. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. For prospective students, the main draw here is its above-average completion.

Based in Portland, OR, Portland State University is a public institution. Its Business program lands at #6 of the 10 ranked here, earning a 76.8 Program Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 79.2 group average, in the middle third of the 10 ranked programs. The program graduates 53% of its students, below the 55% average across the ranked schools. Portland State University admits 91% of applicants, less selective than the 76% average for the group. That is more open than the 39% rate at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 28% to 85%. The university enrolls 19,951 students overall. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

On cost, Portland State University charges $9,114 a year in-state, roughly 3.0x the $27,132 out-of-state rate. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $3,291 at Lake Washington Institute of Technology to $56,800 at University of Portland. The spread makes the program a clearer value for OR residents than for out-of-state students. For prospective students, the main draw here is its an online option.

The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) offers a Bachelor of Business Administration that the department says is available 100% online, with in-person options in Juneau for students who want them. Emphases are available in Accounting, Human Resource Management and Management. The department also lists an Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration, a minor, an occupational endorsement in Accountant, and certificates in Accounting Technician and Small Business Management, which gives students stackable steps toward the bachelor's. The school reports that its courses are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and that the Society for Human Resource Management recognizes the program for students seeking careers in human resources. UAS says online students receive individual attention from professors, and some programs use a cohort model.

Federal data show a 28% graduation rate and a 63% admit rate. Tuition is $7,250 in-state and $23,154 out-of-state. The Program Score is 76.6, the basis of its ranking. The online format fits working adults, parents and students in Southeast Alaska communities who cannot relocate, and the accounting and HR emphases give a clear direction for career-focused students.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) offers a Business Administration B.B.A. that requires 120 credits and a C- or better in each course. Students choose from six concentrations: Finance & Economics, General Business, Human Resources, Leadership, Marketing and Sport Management, and may earn more than one. The core covers business ethics, financial management, operations management, marketing, organizational behavior and the legal environment of business, along with Excel and cybersecurity coursework. Students also take one international course, either International Business or International Finance. BA F462 Corporate Strategy serves as the baccalaureate capstone. The catalog requires that 24 of a student's last 30 credits be earned at UAF, so transfer students should plan around that residency rule.

Federal data show a 38% graduation rate, and UAF is open admission, so there is no selective cutoff to clear. Tuition is $8,072 for in-state students and $23,881 for out-of-state students. The program earns a Program Score of 75, the basis of its ranking. It fits students who want a broad business foundation with room to specialize, especially those interested in the sport management and human resources tracks.

The University of Alaska Anchorage offers a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting that prepares students for public accounting, private accounting, and government or nonprofit accounting, and it provides a foundation for the Certified Public Accountant credential. The school reports AACSB International accreditation. The major totals 36 credits within a 120-credit degree, 39 of which must be upper division. Required courses include Intermediate Accounting I and II, Managerial Cost Accounting, Auditing, Operations Management and an income tax course, with nine credits of upper-division electives such as accounting data analytics, fraud examination and governmental and not-for-profit accounting. Intermediate Accounting I and II must be completed at UAA or another AACSB-accredited institution. An honors option requires a 3.75 GPA.

The school is open admission, so no admit rate applies. The federal graduation rate is 30%, which is low and worth weighing. In-state tuition is $6,192 and out-of-state tuition is $19,776. The Program Score is 71.6 out of 100, which is the basis of its ranking. The program fits Alaska residents and working students who want an accredited accounting degree at a low in-state price, with online options available, and who are prepared to plan their course sequence carefully with an advisor.

Based in Kirkland, WA, Lake Washington Institute of Technology is a public institution. Its Business program lands at #10 of the 10 ranked here, earning a 60.3 Program Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 79.2 group average, in the lower third of the 10 ranked programs. The program graduates 37% of its students, below the 55% average across the ranked schools. Lake Washington Institute of Technology holds an open-admission policy, accepting every qualified applicant. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 28% to 85%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 3,564 students.

On cost, Lake Washington Institute of Technology charges $3,291 a year in-state, roughly 2.7x the $8,804 out-of-state rate. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $3,291 at Lake Washington Institute of Technology to $56,800 at University of Portland. The spread makes the program a clearer value for WA residents than for out-of-state students. For prospective students, the main draw here is its low in-state cost.