Is Alaska Vocational Technical Center worth it?
Alaska Vocational Technical Center is a public, less-than-two-year institution in Seward, Alaska (rural area). It awarded 139 certificates in 2024, most often in welding technology; diesel mechanics technology; and heating, air conditioning.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$37,333
Median earnings 4 years after
$49,766
Median earnings 10 years after
$51,083
Average net price
$12,635
Completion rate
100%
Completions (2024)
139
Years to pay back
1.0 years
Students (undergrad)
107
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $38,973 | $53,551 | 21 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate certificate | $37,409 | $28,926 | 17 |
| Information Science/Studies | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Maritime Studies | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $73,899 | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 29 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 28 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 17 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 14 |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 13 |
| Information Science/Studies | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 11 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 11 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 8 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 8 |
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Sources: federal figures for Alaska Vocational Technical Center. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Alaska. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page