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Medical assistant programs in Alaska
5 schools in Alaska offer medical assistant programs (3 of them public), with 5 certificate and 3 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $39,756 a year after finishing, compared with $32,872 nationally.
All medical assistant 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 | 30 | $54,765 | $46,484 | $12,761 | $7,966 |
| Alaska Career CollegeAnchorage, AK | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 45 | $40,460 | $39,313 | $6,566 | $16,545 |
| Charter CollegeAnchorage, AK | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 447 | $39,052 | $39,900 | $13,966 | $18,367 |
| Charter CollegeAnchorage, AK | For-profit trade school | Associate degree | 25 | $37,103 | n/a | $24,667 | $18,367 |
| 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 | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,956 |
| University of Alaska FairbanksFairbanks, AK | Public university | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,956 |
| University of Alaska SoutheastJuneau, AK | Public technical school | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,224 |
Cities with the most programs: Anchorage (3), Fairbanks (1), Juneau (1).
What counts: allied health and medical assisting, including medical assistants and pharmacy technicians.
Frequently asked questions
How many medical assistant programs are in Alaska?
5 schools in Alaska awarded medical assistant certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 5 certificate and 3 associate programs.
Which medical assistant program in Alaska has the highest earnings?
University of Alaska Anchorage in Anchorage, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $54,765 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest medical assistant school in Alaska?
By yearly tuition and fees, University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau charges $7,224 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do medical assistant graduates make in Alaska?
The typical certificate program in Alaska reported median earnings of $39,756 one year after graduation and $39,607 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
More in Alaska: all trade schools · colleges
Other trades: Welding · HVAC · Auto and diesel mechanic · Culinary arts · LPN and CNA · Dental assisting and hygiene · Phlebotomy and medical lab · EMT, surgical tech and imaging · Medical billing and coding · Paralegal
Medical assistant programs 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.