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Trade and career schools in Alaska
Alaska has 8 accredited campuses awarding trade and career credentials, 1,394 credentials a year. The average completion rate is 84% (rank 1 of 53 states), median graduate debt $19,660, and 25% of campuses are for-profit.
8campuses
1,394credentials / yr
84%avg completion
$19,660median graduate debt
$48,670median earnings, 10 yrs
By trade
Medical assistant programs
5 campuses · $35,346 yr-1 pay Welding schools
5 campuses · $34,434 yr-1 pay Medical billing & coding programs
4 campuses · $31,095 yr-1 pay Auto mechanic schools
3 campuses · $33,666 yr-1 pay Construction trades programs
3 campuses Culinary & pastry schools
3 campuses Dental assistant schools
3 campuses · $25,252 yr-1 pay Diesel mechanic schools
3 campuses · $33,666 yr-1 pay Phlebotomy classes
3 campuses Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools
2 campuses · $33,666 yr-1 pay CNA classes
2 campuses HVAC schools
2 campuses · $38,192 yr-1 pay Pharmacy technician programs
2 campuses · $29,349 yr-1 pay EMT & paramedic training
1 campuses LPN / LVN programs
1 campuses Massage therapy schools
1 campuses · $25,498 yr-1 pay Radiology & sonography programs
1 campuses · $60,750 yr-1 pay
5 campuses · $35,346 yr-1 pay Welding schools
5 campuses · $34,434 yr-1 pay Medical billing & coding programs
4 campuses · $31,095 yr-1 pay Auto mechanic schools
3 campuses · $33,666 yr-1 pay Construction trades programs
3 campuses Culinary & pastry schools
3 campuses Dental assistant schools
3 campuses · $25,252 yr-1 pay Diesel mechanic schools
3 campuses · $33,666 yr-1 pay Phlebotomy classes
3 campuses Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools
2 campuses · $33,666 yr-1 pay CNA classes
2 campuses HVAC schools
2 campuses · $38,192 yr-1 pay Pharmacy technician programs
2 campuses · $29,349 yr-1 pay EMT & paramedic training
1 campuses LPN / LVN programs
1 campuses Massage therapy schools
1 campuses · $25,498 yr-1 pay Radiology & sonography programs
1 campuses · $60,750 yr-1 pay
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| Campus | City | Type | Trades | Grads / yr | Completion | Grad debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter College | Anchorage | for-profit | Medical assistant, HVAC, Dental assisting, Welding | 828 | not reported | $14,176 |
| University of Alaska Anchorage | Anchorage | Public | Medical assistant, Aviation maint., Imaging tech, Welding | 162 | not reported | $20,210 |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | Fairbanks | Public | Medical assistant, Aviation maint., Billing & coding, Diesel tech | 144 | not reported | $20,291 |
| Alaska Career College | Anchorage | for-profit | Medical assistant, Massage therapy, Billing & coding, Phlebotomy | 131 | 69% | $7,377 |
| University of Alaska Southeast | Juneau | Public | CNA, Welding, Diesel tech, Medical assistant | 70 | not reported | $19,111 |
| Alaska Vocational Technical Center | Seward | Public | Welding, Diesel tech, Culinary | 40 | 100% | not reported |
| Ilisagvik College | Barrow | Public | Construction | 10 | not reported | not reported |
| Alaska Pacific University | Anchorage | non-profit | LPN | 9 | not reported | $23,500 |
Source: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey, College Scorecard (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026), DAPIP. Ordered by trade credentials awarded.