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Welding schools in Alaska
5 schools in Alaska offer welding programs (4 of them public), with 5 certificate and 1 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $51,825 a year after finishing, compared with $42,730 nationally.
All welding 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Vocational Technical CenterSeward, AK | Public technical school | Certificate | 29 | $54,878 | $53,551 | n/a | $5,619 |
| Charter CollegeAnchorage, AK | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 81 | $48,771 | $44,748 | $12,554 | $18,367 |
| University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage, AK | Public university | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,966 |
| University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage, AK | Public university | Associate degree | 1 | 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 SoutheastJuneau, AK | Public technical school | Certificate | 21 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,224 |
Cities with the most programs: Anchorage (2), Seward (1), Fairbanks (1), Juneau (1).
What counts: precision metal working: welding, machining, CNC and sheet metal.
Frequently asked questions
How many welding schools are in Alaska?
5 schools in Alaska awarded welding certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 5 certificate and 1 associate programs.
Which welding program in Alaska has the highest earnings?
Alaska Vocational Technical Center in Seward, where certificate graduates earned a median of $54,878 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest welding 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.
How much do welding graduates make in Alaska?
The typical certificate program in Alaska reported median earnings of $51,825 one year after graduation and $49,150 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Welding 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.