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Culinary schools in Alaska
3 schools in Alaska offer culinary arts programs (3 of them public), with 3 certificate and 2 associate programs between them.
All culinary arts programs in Alaska
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage, AK | Public university | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | $46,231 | n/a | $7,966 |
| Alaska Vocational Technical CenterSeward, AK | Public technical school | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,619 |
| University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage, AK | Public university | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,966 |
| University of Alaska FairbanksFairbanks, AK | Public university | Certificate | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,956 |
| University of Alaska FairbanksFairbanks, AK | Public university | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,956 |
Cities with the most programs: Anchorage (1), Seward (1), Fairbanks (1).
What counts: culinary arts, baking and pastry, and food service.
Frequently asked questions
How many culinary schools are in Alaska?
3 schools in Alaska awarded culinary arts certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 3 certificate and 2 associate programs.
What is the cheapest culinary arts school in Alaska?
By yearly tuition and fees, Alaska Vocational Technical Center in Seward charges $5,619 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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Culinary schools nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.