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University of Alaska Southeast

Juneau, Alaska · public · mainly awards certificates · 907 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCarpentry

Avg net price / yr
$12,357
cheaper than 27% of comparable schools
Completion rate
39.2%
Median debt at completion
$19,111
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$48,475
earns ~$3,922.9 per $1k of yearly net price

About

University of Alaska Southeast is a public school in Juneau, AK, that mainly awards certificates for trades and allied health careers. With 907 students, it offers pathways in carpentry, vehicle repair, metal working, and nursing.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $12,357. A median of $19,111 in student debt is reported at completion. Ten years after entry, median earnings are $48,475.

Net price is 2% below the Alaska median ($12,635) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 26% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Carpentersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Carpentersassociate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 20 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$24,421
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Biological and Physical Sciencesassociate degreenot reported
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Marine Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Marine Transportationassociate degreenot reported
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanryundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Public Healthassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Finance and Financial Management Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers undergraduate certificates and associate degrees in Carpentry, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Precision Metal Working, Allied Health Medical Assisting, Allied Health Diagnostic/Treatment, and Practical Nursing, plus 20 more programs.
How many students finish their studies?
The completion rate is reported as 39.2%. Please note that for public community colleges, this rate may undercount students who transfer out.
Is this school public or private?
This is a public school located in Juneau, AK.
What is the typical student debt compared to the yearly net price?
The median student debt at completion is $19,111. This total debt compares to an average annual net price of $12,357.

Other options in Alaska

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Alaska Vocational Technical CenterSeward$12,63592.4%$51,083
Charter CollegeAnchorage$34,86053.2%$35,504
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 102632. 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.