
For obvious reasons, four-year university graduates receive a much broader education when compared to students who attend college for two years. Consequently, many enter their professions with a deeper understanding of the day-to-day operations, communal goals, and culture of the workplace. After attending a four-year university, students can demonstrate to potential employers that they not only have the technical knowledge, but also the well-rounded background education that makes them strong candidates for leadership positions in the future.
For students who have a specific career goal in mind, as well as the motivation to complete the required coursework over time, bachelor's, and especially master's, degrees in nursing reward graduates with better pay and more advanced positions.
Alaska has some of the highest nurses’ salaries in the nation, and the higher the education, the greater the professional and financial rewards. PeaceHealth, located in Ketchikan, is the top employer of nurses in Alaska, hiring from the wide variety of degrees the state offers.
Below are the top four-year colleges and universities statewide that can help you pursue your career in nursing.