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Ilisagvik College
Barrow, Alaska · Public
Address: 100 Stevenson Street, Barrow, AK 99723 · Phone: (907) 852-3333 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Ilisagvik College is a public trade school in Barrow, Alaska offering construction trades programs, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,541, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Completion rate versus the state average and median graduate debt are not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Ilisagvik College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 7.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers | $37,980 | $58,060 | $69,950 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Alaska (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, under 300 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means the cohort was too small to publish.
About this school
Ilisagvik College is a public trade and career school in Barrow, Alaska, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. It participates in federal student aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. The campus's primary offering is construction trades programs, with 10 completers reported in the most recent federal data out of an undergraduate enrollment of 126 students.
Federal data provides a partial picture of outcomes at this campus. The completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $39,541. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 7.7% of students receive Pell Grants, a rough indicator of the share of lower-income students enrolled.
Given its small size and focus on construction trades, this campus may suit students seeking hands-on, program-specific training in a remote rural setting rather than a broad academic path. Whether program lengths fit an adult career-changer's schedule is not detailed in the data provided, so prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status, financial aid eligibility, and updated outcome figures, check the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and confirm current accreditation with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Ilisagvik College offers construction trades programs, with 3 programs reported and 10 completers in the most recent data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Ilisagvik College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 7.7% of enrolled students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate and comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard for updates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for the most current figures.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $39,541.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (907) 852-3333 for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Ilisagvik College is a public institution, which can affect tuition rates and financial aid eligibility compared to private for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to ask about the construction trades programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?434584.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or formats, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about flexibility.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Ilisagvik College at (907) 852-3333 or through its website at https://www.ilisagvik.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not included in the information provided; use the College Scorecard to compare construction trades programs at other institutions.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.