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Trade schools in Alaska
College Scorecard lists 5 schools in Alaska that graduated students in electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction programs in the latest year: 3 HVAC, 2 construction trades, 2 construction management.1
| School | City | Programs | Credential | Type | Completers | Tuition | Cost a year | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter College | Anchorage | HVAC | Certificate | For-profit | 145 | $18,367 | $36,870 | Apply |
| University of Alaska Anchorage | Anchorage | HVAC, Construction management | Associate, Certificate, Bachelor's | Public | 12 | $7,966 | $24,783 | Apply |
| Ilisagvik College | Barrow | Construction trades | Associate, Certificate | Public | 10 | $5,260 | $20,587 | Apply |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | Fairbanks | Construction trades, Construction management | Associate, Certificate | Public | 2 | $8,956 | $20,938 | Apply |
| Alaska Vocational Technical Center | Seward | HVAC | Certificate | Public | 0 | $5,619 | $22,584 | Apply |
Construction trades (CIP 46.04) covers carpentry, masonry, roofing and other building trades together. Tuition: in-state tuition for a year, or program tuition at schools that bill by program. Cost a year: average cost of attendance at the school.
Which trade schools in Alaska graduate the most students?
Charter College in Anchorage had the most completers in these programs in the latest year, 145, then University of Alaska Anchorage with 12.1
How much does trade school cost in Alaska?
Public schools on the list charge a median $6,793 a year in in-state tuition; for-profit schools charge a median $18,367 in program tuition.1
Certificate or associate degree?
5 of the 5 schools offer a certificate in these trades and 3 offer an associate degree.1 A certificate is the shorter credential; an associate degree adds general education courses.
What is the highest-paying trade in Alaska?
Of the five trades on this site, general contractors have the highest median pay in Alaska, $49.10 an hour.2
| Trade | Median hourly | Schools | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $49.10 | 3 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Plumbers | $45.15 | 0 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Electricians | $43.00 | 0 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| HVAC Technicians | $37.23 | 3 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Roofers | $32.09 | 2 | Salary · Apprenticeships |
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (field of study and institution data) (collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Alaska, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)