Trade school programs in Alaska
We found 22 trade programs at 7 schools in Alaska. 17 are at public schools; 22 offer a certificate and 9 an associate degree. Median school-wide tuition and fees: $7,966 a year (from 22 schools reporting). Median earnings one year after finishing: $33,666 (7 programs reporting). Most programs are in Anchorage (9), Fairbanks (5), Juneau (5). Most common trades: Welding & Machining (5), Medical Assistant & Allied Health (5), Automotive & Diesel Technician (4). Choose a trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Oct 2026 release). Program lists show certificate and associate programs reported to the Department; schools that don't take federal aid may be missing.
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- Welding & Machining 5
- HVAC/R 3
- Carpentry 2
- Automotive & Diesel Technician 4
- CNA & Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) 3
- Medical Assistant & Allied Health 5
Frequently asked questions
How many trade programs are in Alaska?
We found 22 certificate or associate programs at 7 schools in Alaska in College Scorecard data, 17 of them at public schools.
What are the lowest-tuition trade programs in Alaska?
By school-wide yearly tuition and fees: Alaska Vocational Technical Center (Seward, $5,619); Alaska Vocational Technical Center (Seward, $5,619); Alaska Vocational Technical Center (Seward, $5,619). Program costs can differ, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which lists programs at schools that take part in federal student aid. Confirm details, licensing and current enrollment with the school.