Similar Schools to Alaska Career College
Below schools are offering similar vocational programs that Alaska Career College has. Compare those schools to with tuition, financial aid, offered vocational programs, and online availability.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Alaska Career College is Medical/Clinical Assistant. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $16,245 and the national average is $16,239.
Its tuition is similar than national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant program. The length of the program is 46 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 10 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at Alaska Career College with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
| Program | 2023 Tuition & Fees | National Average | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $16,245 | $16,239 | - | 46 Contact Hours | 10 Months |
| 2 | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $16,170 | $12,154 | - | 48 Contact Hours | 10 Months |
| 3 | Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | $10,287 | $3,862 | - | 27 Contact Hours | 7 Months |
| 4 | Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | $12,429 | $18,409 | - | 34 Contact Hours | 11 Months |
| 5 | Accounting and Business/Management | $25,328 | $25,712 | - | 66 Contact Hours | 15 Months |
| 6 | Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | $25,328 | $17,457 | - | 66 Contact Hours | 15 Months |
2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Alaska Career College is $16,545 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Alaska Career College offers the alternative tuition plans .
69% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,568 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $16,545 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $13,070 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $11,040 |
| Average Financial Amount | $6,568 |
Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers
Alaska Career College offers 5 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 237 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 Year Certificate | 2 | 0 | 51 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 157 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 237 |
Programs by Award Level
The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
- 51 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
- 157 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 29 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 51 completers | - |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | ✕ | 37 | - |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Total | 51 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 154 completers | - |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 111 | - |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 43 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 3 completers | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Total | 157 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business [+] | ✕ | 29 completers | - |
| Accounting and Business/Management | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Total | 29 |
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
Total 268 students are attending at Alaska Career College. There are 5 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 21 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 25 (full-time) and 27 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Alaska Career College is 70% and the retention rate is 73% at the school.
| Student Population | 268 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 70% |
| Number of Faculty | 26 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
Student Population at Alaska Career
For the academic year 2021-2022, total 317 students enrolled into Alaska Career College. By gender, 42 male and 275 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Alaska Career College.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 317 | 42 | 275 |
| Full-time | 317 | 42 | 275 |
There are 101 White (31.86%), 29 Black/African American (9.15%), 29 Hispanic (9.15%), 70 Asian (22.08%), and 113 students with other races attending Alaska Career College.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 317 | 42 | 275 |
| American Indian/Native American | 59 | 1 | 58 |
| Asian | 70 | 12 | 58 |
| Black/African American | 29 | 7 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 29 | 4 | 25 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| White | 101 | 16 | 85 |
| Two More | 15 | 1 | 14 |
| Un-Known | 10 | 1 | 9 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By age range, at Alaska Career College, 107 students are aged 20 to 24 (33.75% of total students), 12 students are aged below 20 (3.79%), 13 students are aged above 50 (8.20%).
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 317 | 42 | 275 |
| Age 18-19 | 12 | 2 | 10 |
| Age 20-21 | 47 | 10 | 37 |
| Age 22-24 | 60 | 10 | 50 |
| Age 25-29 | 77 | 8 | 69 |
| Age 30-34 | 52 | 7 | 45 |
| Age 35-39 | 24 | 3 | 21 |
| Age 40-49 | 32 | 1 | 31 |
| Age 50-64 | 13 | 1 | 12 |
Directory and Accreditation Information
Alaska Career College is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (9/27/1987 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Alaska Career College.