Alaska has exactly one accredited LPN program — at the University of Alaska Anchorage — and some of the highest LPN salaries in the country. The state's vast, remote geography creates unique healthcare challenges: villages accessible only by bush plane, critical access hospitals serving communities hours from the nearest city, and a travel nurse market that pays premium rates. If you want a nursing career that doesn't look like anyone else's, Alaska delivers.
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Anchorage, AK
~$8,000–$12,000 in-state
12–14 month program. Clinical placements at Providence Alaska Medical Center, Alaska Native Medical Center, and Mat-Su Regional. Admission is competitive — apply early. This is the only state-approved LPN pathway in Alaska.
Alaska LPNs earn among the highest salaries nationally — reflecting the state's high cost of living and extreme geography. Rural placement incentives include housing stipends, signing bonuses, and travel reimbursement that urban markets don't offer. IHS (Indian Health Service) facilities serve Alaska Native communities across the state with federal benefits packages.
Federal Pell Grant — Up to $7,395. Significant offset at UAA tuition.
Alaska Performance Scholarship — Merit-based state scholarship for AK high school graduates.
IHS Scholarship — Covers tuition + living stipend for students serving Alaska Native communities.
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