Private For-Profit Institution Anchorage, AK
Alaska Career College
College
Alaska Career College is a private for-profit smaller institution in Anchorage, AK with an urban campus setting, with about 250 undergraduates, typical net price of $20,150 after grants, first-year retention of 75.6%, a graduation rate of about 68.7%, and median earnings of $35,863 six years after enrollment.
Key facts for Alaska Career College
Key rankings for Alaska Career College
Where Alaska Career College ranks among all institutions in the dataset (mixed types) nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.
#1,694 of 2,710
Net Price
#919 of 2,883
Earnings
#1,241 of 2,407
Retention
#1,306 of 2,747
Graduation
#469 of 2,514
Debt
What stands out at Alaska Career College
Alaska Career College in Anchorage, AK is a college.
- Large city
- 250 undergraduates
Key figures
What stands out
Average net price after aid and six-year earnings sit on different sides of national medians for similar schools; read them together, not as a single score. Major choice and geography move earnings a lot.
Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.
Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.
Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.
At a glance
Cost, outcomes & access at Alaska Career College
Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.
Net Price and Earnings
Retention and Graduation
Acceptance and Pell Grant Share
How Alaska Career College compares
Figures are for all institutions in the dataset (mixed types). State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Far West (region 8).
Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.
| Measure | This school | State (AK) | Region | Nation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net price | $20,150Above national median | $13,968 | $19,380 | $17,258 |
| Earnings, 6 years | $35,863Above national median | $38,811* | $36,193 | $35,678 |
| Retention | 75.6%Above national median | 74.8% | 77.6% | 72.9% |
| Graduation | 68.7%Above national median | 42.1% | 62.3% | 58.2% |
| Acceptance rate | Not reported | 79.5%* | 79.6% | 77.8% |
| Pell share | 40.4%Above national median | 27.2% | 37.8% | 39.9% |
| Median debt | $7,377Below national median | $19,660* | $12,021 | $13,621 |
| 3-year cohort default rate | 0.0%About the same | 0.0%* | 0.0% | 0.0% |
* Fewer than 10 similar schools in that slice. Treat as a rough guide.
Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.
Campus & institution details for Alaska Career College
Campus overview
Undergraduate demographics
Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.
Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.
Frequently asked questions about Alaska Career College
Common questions about Alaska Career College, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.
Where is Alaska Career College located?
Alaska Career College is located in Anchorage, AK. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.
What kind of school is Alaska Career College?
Alaska Career College is a college. Best Universities groups similar schools this way so you can compare them fairly. Confirm program level (undergraduate vs graduate) on the college's site.
How much does it cost to attend Alaska Career College (tuition and net price)?
Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $20,150. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.
What is Alaska Career College's acceptance rate?
An overall acceptance rate is not shown for Alaska Career College. That is common for open-admission colleges, specialized institutions, or when figures are suppressed. Contact admissions for program-specific requirements.
How large is Alaska Career College's undergraduate student body?
Undergraduate enrollment is about 250. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.
What are completion and earnings outcomes for Alaska Career College?
Median earnings six years after entry at Alaska Career College are roughly $35,863. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 68.7% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.
How does Best Universities rank Alaska Career College?
Among similar schools nationwide, Alaska Career College stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#1,694 of 2,710); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#919 of 2,883); First-year retention (#1,241 of 2,407); Graduation rate (#1,306 of 2,747); Median loan debt (#469 of 2,514). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.
Where should I go for admissions and official information about Alaska Career College?
For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Alaska Career College’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.
All figures for Alaska Career College Expand to view
A fuller table of the figures Best Universities uses for this school. Useful if you are double-checking a number.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | Alaska Career College |
| Official website | www.alaskacareercollege.edu/ |
| City, state | Anchorage, AK |
| School type | College |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 250 |
| Listed tuition (in-state) | Not reported |
| Listed tuition (out-of-state) | Not reported |
| Listed tuition (generic) | Not reported |
| Total cost of attendance | Not reported |
| Room and board (on campus) | Not reported |
| Average net price | $20,150 |
| Median earnings, 6 years after entry | $35,863 |
| Median earnings, 8 years after entry | $33,844 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $34,468 |
| Median loan debt | $7,377 |
| 3-year cohort default rate | 0.0% |
| First-year retention | 75.6% |
| Graduation rate (4-year programs) | Not reported |
| Graduation rate (shorter programs) | 68.7% |
| Acceptance rate | Not reported |
| SAT average | Not reported |
| ACT average | Not reported |
| Pell Grant share | 40.4% |
| Share with federal loans | 26.8% |
| Part-time enrollment share | 0.0% |
| Campus setting | Large city |
| Student–faculty ratio | 16 |
| Avg monthly faculty salary | $3,767 |
| Full-time faculty share | 4.8% |
| Online only | No |
| HBCU | No |
| SAT midpoint, Math | Not reported |
| SAT midpoint, Reading & Writing | Not reported |
| Share of undergraduates, women | 87.2% |
| Share of undergraduates, men | 12.8% |
| Share of undergraduates, Black | 10.0% |
| Share of undergraduates, Hispanic | 7.2% |
| Share of undergraduates, White | 25.2% |
| Share of undergraduates, Asian | 15.6% |
| Share of undergraduates, two or more races | 11.2% |
| Share of undergraduates, international | 0.0% |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | Not reported |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | Not reported |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | Not reported |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | Not reported |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | Not reported |
Sources for Alaska Career College
- About the federal data. U.S. Department of Education figures used for institutional characteristics, cost, admissions, enrollment, student outcomes, debt, and earnings on this page.
- Best Universities methodology. How grades and rankings are calculated.
Figures from the same school data Best Universities uses for rankings. Shortlist with them, then verify on the college’s official site.