Alaska Vocational Technical Center Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Alaska Vocational Technical Center is a public certificate and vocational school in Seward, Alaska, enrolling about 107 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 100.00% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $51,083 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,635 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 107 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 100.00%
- First-Generation Students: 44.1%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 26.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 421
Alaska Vocational Technical Center: what the data shows
Common questions about Alaska Vocational Technical Center, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Alaska Vocational Technical Center?
Alaska Vocational Technical Center is located in Seward, AK (ZIP 99664-0889).
Is Alaska Vocational Technical Center public or private?
Alaska Vocational Technical Center is a Public institution.
How much does Alaska Vocational Technical Center cost?
Average net price after aid: $12,635.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,485 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,136 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,936 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,281 |
How big is Alaska Vocational Technical Center?
Total enrollment: 107 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 421 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Alaska Vocational Technical Center?
150%-time completion rate: 100.00%.
First-year retention: 92.1%.
What do graduates of Alaska Vocational Technical Center earn?
Median earnings: $42,187 six years after entry; $51,083 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
3.27% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Alaska Vocational Technical Center known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Welding Technology/Welder (29 completions)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (28 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (17 completions)
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician (14 completions)
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager (13 completions)
- Information Science/Studies (11 completions)
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General (11 completions)
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician (8 completions)
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Alaska Vocational Technical Center a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 100.00%; median earnings $51,083 at 10 years; net price $12,635. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Alaska Vocational Technical Center was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,635
2024 Value
In 2024 Alaska Vocational Technical Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,635.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$50,540 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,635 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Alaska Vocational Technical Center.
Financial Aid by Income Level
3.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.93% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Alaska Vocational Technical Center was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Alaska Vocational Technical Center in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2016–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | — | $6,290 |
| 2017 | — | — | $9,487 |
| 2018 | — | — | $10,018 |
| 2019 | — | — | $8,869 |
| 2020 | — | — | $7,578 |
| 2021 | — | — | $10,337 |
| 2022 | — | — | $16,340 |
| 2023 | — | — | $12,071 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Alaska Vocational Technical Center reported total enrollment of about 107 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 79% male and 21% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (39.2%), American Indian or Alaska Native (29.0%), and Two or More Races (12.2%). About 3.27% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Alaska Vocational Technical Center in 2024 is 107 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 421 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
92.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 39.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
100.00% 100% Completion Time
100.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 100.00% of students graduating from Alaska Vocational Technical Center completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Welding Technology/Welder: 86% male / 14% female
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 82% male / 18% female
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 82% male / 18% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Alaska Vocational Technical Center.
Return on Investment
$51,083 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
910.74% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Alaska Vocational Technical Center.
Top Programs by Completions
9 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 10 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Welding Technology/Welder: 29 completions
2. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 28 completions
3. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 17 completions
4. Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician: 14 completions
5. Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager: 13 completions
6. Information Science/Studies: 11 completions
7. Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General: 11 completions
8. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 8 completions
9. Construction Engineering Technology/Technician: 8 completions
Most popular programs at Alaska Vocational Technical Center.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Alaska Vocational Technical Center graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Alaska Vocational Technical Center from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $28,976
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Alaska Vocational Technical Center is a public institution located in Seward, AK. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Welding Technology/Welder, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 107 students. Student body composition includes White (39.2%), American Indian or Alaska Native (29.0%), Two or More Races (12.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 100.00%. Approximately 3.27% of students receive Pell Grants. About 44.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Seward, AK 99664-0889
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 100.00% graduation rate, Alaska Vocational Technical Center demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alaska Vocational Technical Center located?
Alaska Vocational Technical Center is located in Seward, AK.
How much does Alaska Vocational Technical Center cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $12,635 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Alaska Vocational Technical Center?
Alaska Vocational Technical Center reports undergraduate enrollment of about 421 students, White (39.2%), American Indian or Alaska Native (29.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Alaska Vocational Technical Center?
About 44.1% of students at Alaska Vocational Technical Center are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Alaska Vocational Technical Center earn?
Median earnings are $42,187 six years after entry and $51,083 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Alaska Vocational Technical Center?
The 150%-time completion rate is 100.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Alaska Vocational Technical Center public or private?
Alaska Vocational Technical Center is a public institution located in Seward, AK.
Is Alaska Vocational Technical Center an HBCU?
No. Alaska Vocational Technical Center is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Alaska Vocational Technical Center a tribal college?
No. Alaska Vocational Technical Center is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Alaska Vocational Technical Center a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Alaska Vocational Technical Center does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.5%).
Is Alaska Vocational Technical Center religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Alaska Vocational Technical Center in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.