Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC)
Public certificate school in Seward, AK that costs an average of $16,053 a year after financial aid and graduates 87% of full-time students.
PublicRural (remote)107 undergraduates
Cost of AVTEC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $22,584 |
|---|---|
| Average net price after aid | $16,053 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $15,400 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $22,584 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with AVTEC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 87% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 92% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $44,320 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $62,288 |
| Rank in Alaska (earnings) | 1st of 5 similar colleges |
| Students with Pell grants | 12% |
| Students with federal loans | 3.8% |
Majors and programs at AVTEC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (10)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | 48 | $54,878 | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 26 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 17 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 21 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 26 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 17 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 23 | — | — |
| Maritime Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 41 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Alaska
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilisagvik College | Barrow | $14,140 | — | $36,477 |
| Alaska Career College | Anchorage | $20,414 | — | $38,057 |
| University of Alaska Southeast | Juneau | $13,407 | 63% | $48,849 |
| Charter College | Anchorage | $30,181 | — | $41,255 |
About AVTEC
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Seward, AK |
| Setting | Rural (remote) |
| Undergraduates | 107 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Council on Occupational Education |
| Website | avtec.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does AVTEC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $22,584 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $16,053 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $15,400.
How much do AVTEC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $62,288 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 1st of 5 similar colleges in Alaska.
What is AVTEC's graduation rate?
87% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 92% of first-year students return for a second year.