Alaska Vocational Technical Center
Alaska Vocational Technical Center is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Seward, AK. It offers 9 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (10/10/1997 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Alaska Vocational Technical Center is Welding Technology/Welder and the 2024 tuition and fees is $4,736. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Welding Technology/Welder programs ($10,695). The length of the program is 1,080 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 10 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Alaska Vocational Technical Center.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welding Technology/Welder | $4,736 | $8,048 | 1,080 Hours | 10 Months | $10,695 |
| 2 | Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | $4,736 | $7,516 | 1,080 Hours | 10 Months | $25,492 |
| 3 | Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | $3,308 | $3,658 | 630 Hours | 5 Months | $8,587 |
| 4 | Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | $4,736 | $1,809 | 1,260 Hours | 10 Months | $8,424 |
| 5 | Information Science/Studies | $4,736 | $4,550 | 1,340 Hours | 10 Months | - |
| 6 | Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | $4,736 | $3,850 | 1,080 Hours | 10 Months | $23,201 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 202 students attended Alaska Vocational Technical Center in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 24 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 65 (full-time) and 1 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Alaska Vocational Technical Center is 86% and the retention rate is 85% at the school.
| Student Population | 202 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 86% |
| Number of Faculty | 24 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Alaska Vocational Technical Center is $4,736
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
9% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $7,075 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $4,736 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $8,048 |
| On-Campus Room & Board | $11,695 |
| On-Campus Expenses | $2,375 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $19,000 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $3,088 |
| Average Financial Amount | $7,075 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Alaska Vocational Technical Center offers 9 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 92 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 3 | 0 | 26 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 6 | 0 | 66 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 92 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Alaska Vocational Technical Center are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 92 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 26 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 66 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 19 completers |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 7 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 12 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✕ | 7 completers |
| Maritime Studies | ✕ | 7 |
| Total | 26 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 11 completers |
| Information Science/Studies | ✕ | 11 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 8 completers |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | ✕ | 8 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 24 completers |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 8 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 16 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 11 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 11 |
| Business | ✕ | 12 completers |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 12 |
| Total | 66 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 202 students have enrolled into Alaska Vocational Technical Center. By gender, 140 male and 62 female students are attending the school.
There are 71 White (35.15%), 2 Black/African American (0.99%), 6 Hispanic (2.97%), 3 Asian (1.49%), and 125 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 202 | 140 | 62 |
| American Indian/Native American | 86 | 47 | 39 |
| Asian | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Black/African American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 71 | 57 | 14 |
| Two More | 24 | 19 | 5 |
| Un-Known | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- PO Box 889, Seward, AK
- 907-224-3322
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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