Trade Schools in Anchorage, AK

Anchorage, AK has 4 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 1,174 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $10,737 to $16,545, with a median of $14,587 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $39,267 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Charter College, University of Alaska Anchorage and Alaska Career College.

4
Schools
1,174
Graduates last year
$14,587
Median program tuition
$39,267
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 schools in Anchorage, AK

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Charter College

Anchorage, AK

Programs
Dental Assistant, HVAC, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 3 more
Average net price
$30,181
Completion rate
51%
Type
Private for-profit

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, AK

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Dental Assistant and HVAC and 5 more
Average net price
$13,077
Completion rate
31%
Type
Public

Alaska Career College

Anchorage, AK

Programs
Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Phlebotomy
Average net price
$20,414
Completion rate
68%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Anchorage, AK?

The median published tuition is $14,587 (range $10,737 to $16,545, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Alaska Career College ($10,737). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 10 months to finish (7 to 11 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 10 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $39,267 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Anchorage, AK?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including University of Alaska Anchorage.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.