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Alaska Career College

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 72%
On-time graduation rate 74%

Located in Anchorage, Alaska, Alaska Career College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Alaska Career College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Alaska Career College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 72% at Alaska Career College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The most popular programs at Alaska Career College are Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Accounting and Business/Management, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Accounting and Business/Management

Program Length 15 months
Tuition and Fees $25,353
Books and Supplies -
Total Cost $25,353

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 57 of freshman students at Alaska Career College received on average $5,539 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,539
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 189 49% $5,543 $1,047,627
Other Federal Grant 193 50% $5,538 $1,068,843
State Grant/Scholarships 21 5% $6,511 $136,733
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 4 1% $500 $2,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 218 57% $5,539 $1,207,576

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Alaska Career College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Alaska Career College students is 74.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 67.4%.

74.0%

  • asian 75.4% 52 students
  • African American 43.2% 16 students
  • white 86.2% 94 students
  • unknown 100.0% 2 students
  • hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
  • hispanic 81.8% 18 students
  • Mixed Race 87.0% 20 students

Service Offerings

Alaska Career College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Alaska Career College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training