What programs are offered and at what credential level?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in Culinary Arts, HVACR, vehicle maintenance, precision metal working, information science, environmental control, construction engineering, and maritime studies, plus two other programs.

What do students typically earn after attending?

Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $51,083.

What does a small school size mean for the class experience?

There are 107 students enrolled, which indicates a small learning environment.

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Alaska Vocational Technical Center

Seward, Alaska · public · mainly awards certificates · 107 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr

$12,635

cheaper than 25% of comparable schools

Completion rate

92.4%

Median debt at completion

not reported

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$51,083

earns ~$4,043 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Alaska Vocational Technical Center is a public school in Seward, AK, that mainly awards certificates. It serves adult students seeking hands-on training in trades like HVAC, vehicle repair, and maritime studies.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $12,635. The median student debt at completion is not reported. Students typically earn a median of $51,083 ten years after entry, and the reported completion rate is 92.4%.

Reported median earnings are 33% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Culinary Arts and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Information Science/Studies	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Maritime Studies	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?: The school offers undergraduate certificates in Culinary Arts, HVACR, vehicle maintenance, precision metal working, information science, environmental control, construction engineering, and maritime studies, plus two other programs.
What do students typically earn after attending?: Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $51,083.
How many students finish the program?: The reported completion rate is 92.4%.
What does a small school size mean for the class experience?: There are 107 students enrolled, which indicates a small learning environment.
Is the school public or private?: It is a public school.

Other options in Alaska

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
University of Alaska Southeast	Juneau	$12,357	39.2%	$48,475
Charter College	Anchorage	$34,860	53.2%	$35,504

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 102711. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.